Locum Tenens Opportunity: Hematology/Oncology

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
• Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00)
• Start Date: 08/05/2024
• Job Duration: 13 months
• # of Positions: 2

Description

Are you a Hematologist/Oncologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity near ROCKVILLE MD? We have an exciting position available starting from 08/05/2024 for a duration of 13 months. Here are the details:

• Specialty: Medical Oncology (consulting service, not teaching)
• Start Date: As soon as possible, while looking for permanent placement
• Contract Length: Ongoing, ideally a 10-12 month contract. Candidates with less than 6 months will not be considered.
• Shift Details: The clinic operates from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. The Infusion Center hours are also from 8 AM to 5 PM or 5:30 PM. You must attend a Tumor Board meeting every Tuesday from 8 AM to 9 AM (virtual meeting) to discuss patients and treatment recommendations.
• Schedule: You'll rotate between clinic and hospital duties, with an average of 2-5 consults per day while on call.

Call Schedule

• Call Rotation: 1:4 or 1:5 weeks. While on call, you'll have clinic from 8 AM to 12 PM, followed by attending to patients admitted to the hospital from 12:30 PM to 5 PM. Calls are mainly phone consultations, with rare instances requiring in-person attendance.

Work Details

• Support Staff: You'll work alongside 5 experienced Medical Oncologists (including 1 retiring on June 30), with a call rotation of 1:4 or 1:5 weeks. The clinic is supported by 3 experienced NPs, nurse navigators, and Medical Assistants.
• Patients per day: The average outpatient clinic volume is 15 patients per day, with a range of 8 to 22 patients. Additionally, you'll handle 2-5 consults per day while on call, dealing with complicated cases.
• Patient Population/Age: All adults aged 18 and above (pediatric program available separately)
• EMR: Cerner
• Practice Setting: Community Hospital, primarily outpatient clinic with occasional hospital check-ins for admitted patients.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Board Certification: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
• State License: Required, we will not license candidates
• Minimum Experience: 10 years of practicing experience (not research), though strong providers with 8-9 years may be considered.

Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients near ROCKVILLE MD. Apply now to secure your spot!

Job ID: j-219023

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