Per Diem Hematology/Oncology Physician
NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter – Harlem, NY

About NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter
NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter is a modern and innovative healthcare facility located in Harlem, offering a 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and a 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH). As an affiliate of NYU School of Medicine, Carter is a top-tier institution focused on delivering exceptional care for patients with complex medical conditions, including ventilator-dependent individuals.

Carter has earned national recognition, ranking #6 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024, and receiving a High-Performance rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, we are committed to high-quality, equitable care for all. Our workforce exemplifies the ICARE values — Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — in every interaction and across all levels of care.

Position Overview: Per Diem Hematology/Oncology Physician

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our team on a per diem basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support a diverse and medically complex patient population in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Provide Hematology/Oncology consultations for both inpatient and long-term care patients.

• Support cancer care planning, symptom management, and coordination of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Collaborate with primary medical teams, palliative care, nursing, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services.

• Offer expertise in managing hematologic conditions such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, and coagulopathies.

• Assist in evaluating abnormal labs, lymphadenopathy, or unexplained weight loss.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and family care conferences as needed.

• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives related to oncology and hematology care.

Essential Functions:

• Practice and communicate in accordance with ICARE values.

• Document all evaluations and recommendations promptly in the EMR.

• Engage with patients and families using compassionate, patient-centered communication.

• Work in collaboration with the broader healthcare team to provide coordinated, holistic care.

Requirements:

• Active NYS Medical License

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology

• Prior experience in long-term or post-acute care settings is a plus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations

Position Type:

• Per Diem (Flexible Schedule)

Why NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter?

• Work at one of New York’s highest-rated long-term care and rehab facilities

• Join a mission-driven team dedicated to caring for vulnerable populations

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collegial environment

Join us at NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter and be part of a mission-driven team making a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of our residents. Bring your skills to a setting where your work truly matters.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.