Hematology/Oncology Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Prestonsburg, KY, 41653, USA
Prestonsburg, KY, 41653, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Hematology Oncology
- Outpatient Care
- Physician
The Hematology/Oncology Physician provides outpatient clinical care to adult patients, managing a caseload of approximately 15 patients per day in an acute care hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient care coordination with advanced practice providers and affiliate physicians, chemotherapy oversight, and maintaining accurate medical records using Meditech. The role requires board certification in Hematology/Oncology and is a locum tenens position covering scheduled shifts without on-call duties.
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 specialty backup
- Document all patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records in Meditech
- Participate in standard clinical workflows for chemotherapy/infusion oversight and follow-up care
- Communicate with facility staff regarding coverage needs and patient care issues




