Department of Medicine : Oncology Hospitalist

Overview

Department of Medicine : Oncology Hospitalist

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Responsibilities

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join our Oncology Division with Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ ( CINJ ), the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The State University of New Jersey. In this position, the hospitalist will manage primarily oncology patients on our solid oncology and liquid oncology services with close collaboration with the oncologists who practice at CINJ. Through the well-established, multidisciplinary team the overall goal is to have close collaboration with the outpatient oncology practices for patients who require the acute inpatient level of care. The hospitalist will engage in inpatient care, assist with transitions of care back to the ambulatory setting, and work closely with the surgical and medical oncologic support staff, inclusive of advanced practice providers. Ideal candidates will be joining this busy and growing practice as we look towards expansion in the oncologic care that serves the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A core function of the hospitalists will be to support the team-based approach, inclusive of communication with case managers, social workers, bed managers and ensure appropriate patient-centered transitions of care. In addition, the candidate will work closely with the palliative care teams to assist in patient and family communications and care planning. In addition to clinical care, the academic institution and collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School allows opportunities to engage in clinical and research programs, clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, novel cell therapy constructs, and participation in a broad range of teaching initiatives.

Position Status & Posting Details

Position Status : Full Time

Posting Number : 25FA1041

Posting Open Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Posting Close Date : 10 / 23 / 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

MD / DO or equivalent.

Board eligible in Internal Medicine and / or Family Medicine

Certifications / Licenses

Must be eligible for licensure in New Jersey

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Willingness to work 7-on, 7-off model for employment to ensure appropriate patient care transitions.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes :

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

Additional benefits details are available via the Rutgers Benefits overview.

Posting Summary

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join our Oncology Division with Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ ( CINJ ), the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The State University of New Jersey. The hospitalist will primarily manage oncology patients on solid and liquid oncology services with close collaboration with CINJ oncologists. The multidisciplinary team supports inpatient care transitions back to ambulatory settings and works with surgical and medical oncologic staff, including advanced practice providers. The role supports team-based care, with communication to case managers, social workers, bed managers, and palliative care teams to ensure patient-centered transitions. Opportunities exist for clinical and research involvement, clinical trials, cancer chemoprevention, pharmacology, cell therapy constructs, and teaching initiatives.

Posting Information : Department of Medicine : Oncology Hospitalist; Department RWJ-Medicine-Meb; Salary Details : A minimum of $144,413 as the academic base + a faculty practice supplement. Offer Information : The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Rutgers aims to offer competitive and flexible compensation packages.

Eligibility & Compliance

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless exemptions apply. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply. Failure to provide vaccination proof or exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. See the Non-Discrimination Statement at http : / / uhr.rutgers.edu / non-discrimination-statement

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