LOCUMS Hematology Oncology Physician Needed in Kinston, NC

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Oncology – Kinston are seeking a board-certified, fellowship-trained Hematology Oncologist to provide coverage at their practice in Kinston, NC.

About the Role

• Outpatient clinic setting with an infusion center featuring 14 chairs
• Established practice with no call or weekend responsibilities
• Average patient volume: 15-20 patients per day
• Provider will respond to codes within the outpatient clinic setting only
• Required procedures include supervision of chemotherapy administration
• EPIC electronic health record system

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at the Kinston location from November 30 to December 18, 2026
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• New providers arrive at 7:00 AM on Monday for orientation
• May require UNC Lenoir privileges, including rounding on hospital patients and covering emergencies when the other oncologist is traveling

Requirements

• Board-certified in Hematology/Oncology
• Completion of fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology
• MD or DO degree
• No visa sponsorship available (J-1 or H-1B not accepted)

About the Organization

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic healthcare system serving over 1.4 million people across 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system includes more than 15,000 team members, nine hospitals (including a children’s hospital and two Level I Trauma Centers), and a physician group with over 1,200 academic and community providers across 220+ primary and specialty clinics. ECU Health partners with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to improve health and well-being in eastern North Carolina through patient care, education, and research.

About Kinston, NC

Kinston is a welcoming community with a rich cultural heritage, offering a vibrant downtown scene with eclectic dining, local boutiques, and arts venues. The city is undergoing an economic and cultural transformation, making it an exciting place to live. Additional highlights include:

• Affordable cost of living with diverse housing options
• Easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and nearby beaches
• Family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Home to Chef & The Farmer, the flagship restaurant of Vivian Howard (New York Times bestselling author, Emmy winner, and James Beard Award recipient)
• Home to the Down East Bird Dawgs, a Frontier League baseball team
• Strategically located: 30 miles south of Greenville, 60 miles west of the Crystal Coast beaches, and 80 miles southeast of Raleigh