Hematologist/Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central California
Job Reference ID: ORD-224224-MD-CA | Title: MD | Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Negotiable | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This facility operates as an outpatient cancer center providing specialized hematology and oncology services within a structured clinic environment. Clinical operations are supported by a team that includes other physicians, a medical assistant, a registered nurse, and cancer care navigators to facilitate coordinated oncologic care delivery. Established workflows are in place to support quality hematologic and oncologic care on a locum tenens basis.
Located in central California, with access to Yosemite National Park and Sacramento for off-day activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site outpatient hematology and oncology coverage, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no call obligations.
- Manage clinical scope of 80% oncology and 20% hematology, encompassing evaluation and management of hematologic and oncologic conditions in an outpatient clinic setting for adult patients.
- Manage up to 16 patients per day, with 2–3 new consults expected daily.
- Collaborate with on-site physicians, a medical assistant, a registered nurse, and cancer care navigators supporting clinical operations.
Position Details
- Case Load: 16 patients per day
- Support Staff: Other physicians on site; medical assistant, registered nurse, and cancer care navigators
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government Facility: No
- New Consults per Day: 2–3
- Treatment Types: General Hematology/Oncology; 80% oncology, 20% hematology; outpatient clinic; Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week; no call