Physician / Oncology / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Hematology/Oncology Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Prestonsburg, KY, 41653, USA
Prestonsburg, KY, 41653, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- locum tenens
- hematology oncology physician
- outpatient oncology
This locum tenens physician position in Kentucky involves providing outpatient hematology and oncology clinical care to adult patients, managing a low-volume solo practice averaging 15 patients per day. The role requires board certification in hematology/oncology and experience with Meditech EMR. The coverage is clinical only, three days per week, with support from advanced practice providers and affiliate physicians in an acute care hospital setting.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Physician Hematology/Oncology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Prestonsburg and Hazard, KY
- Service Setting: Outpatient Oncology Clinic
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only (Scheduled + No Call)
- Coverage Period: 01/12/ weeks (12 months preferred)
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 3 days/week minimum, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM COVERAGE DATES
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (12 months preferred)
- Minimum Coverage: 3 days/week (ongoing preferred)
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: 15/day (low volume, solo provider)
- Admissions: No
- Rounding: Not Included
- Phone Consults: Not Specified
- Case Mix: 60% Hematology / 40% Oncology
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
- No. of Beds in Department: Not Specified
- Trauma Level: Not Specified
- EMR System: Meditech
- Office Equipment Available: Not Specified
- Specialty Backup Available: APP support; 3 physicians at Hazard
- Support Staff Available: APPs
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental/ongoing coverage gap (3 days/week need)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Not Specified
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: $TBD
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: KY state license/ Willing to obtain
- Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: Not Specified
- Years of Experience Required: Not Specified
- Charting Experience: Meditech familiarity preferred
- Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently as a low-volume, solo outpatient provider; collaborate with APPs and affiliate physicians
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinical care to adult patients
- Manage an average caseload of approximately 15 patients per clinic day
- Coordinate care with APP support and affiliate physicians at Hazard for sp




