Physician, Inpatient Hematology Oncology (San Francisco, CA)

Join a passionate team where your expertise directly shapes patient outcomes - while building a career in one of the most innovative healthcare systems in the country.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a motivated Physician, Inpatient Hematology Oncology to join our multidisciplinary oncology care team in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to work side-by-side with nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice clinicians in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Physician provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to adult inpatients through their hematologic and oncologic journey. This physician serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, evaluating and managing complex hematology and oncology patients from diagnosis through treatment, complications management, palliative care, and transitions of care across multiple hospital campuses.

• Evaluate new inpatient hematology and oncology consult requests from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and specialty teams.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and develop diagnostic and treatment plans for patients with complex malignant and non-malignant hematologic and oncologic conditions.

• Conduct daily inpatient rounds and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Order, interpret, and integrate laboratory studies, pathology results, molecular testing, and diagnostic imaging into patient management plans.
• Provide consultation services at the Van Ness Campus and support consultation needs at Davies and Mission Bernal campuses, including telehealth-based consultations as appropriate.

• Direct and oversee inpatient treatment plans, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, cellular therapies, transfusion support, and other oncology-related interventions.
• Monitor treatment response and toxicity, modifying care plans based on clinical status and evolving evidence-based guidelines.

• Manage oncologic emergencies and acute hematologic complications, including but not limited to:
• Tumor lysis syndrome
• Spinal cord compression
• Febrile neutropenia
• Hypercalcemia of malignancy
• Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Thrombotic and bleeding disorders
• Cytopenias and transfusion-related complications
• Collaborate closely with intensive care, infectious disease, radiation oncology, surgical, and other specialty teams as needed.

• Lead discussions regarding goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options.
• Provide symptom management and coordinate care with palliative care and hospice services when appropriate.
• Partner with patients and families to support informed decision-making throughout the continuum of care.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hospitalists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and palliative care specialists.
• Ensure seamless coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings to optimize patient outcomes.

• Facilitate appropriate discharge planning, outpatient oncology follow-up, infusion therapy coordination, and transitions to post-acute or specialty care settings.
• Communicate effectively with referring physicians and outpatient oncology providers.

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment options, anticipated side effects, prognosis, and supportive care resources.
• Promote shared decision-making and patient-centered care.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

• Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure.
• Eligible for DEA registration and hospital medical staff privileges.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

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