Description
This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality hematology and oncology care within a respected medical practice environment, supporting patients with complex blood disorders and cancers.
As a Locum Hematology Oncology physician, you will deliver comprehensive patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management across a range of hematologic and oncologic conditions. You will work closely with the existing clinical team to ensure continuity of care, uphold clinical excellence, and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans for cancer and blood disorder patients
- Administer and monitor chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy as appropriate
- Coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Conduct follow-up consultations and monitor treatment response and side effects
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in patient records
- Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case reviews
- Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and practice protocols
- Support continuity of care during the contract period through effective handover
Requirements
- Valid MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or eligibility in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Active, unrestricted medical license eligible for practice in the relevant jurisdiction
- Completed fellowship training in Hematology Oncology
- Associate-level clinical experience in hematology and oncology practice
- Strong knowledge of current chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care protocols
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, on-site clinical team
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Flexibility and adaptability to integrate quickly into new practice environments
Schedule: 4 days in person, 1 day remote, (8a-5p)
No call requirement
118 beds
Daily Volume: 12-15 patients
Responsibilities: Evaluation and treatment of hematologic disorders, medical oncology management, chemotherapy oversight, immunotherapy management, etc
Case Types: Mix of new consults, established patients, active hematology and oncology treatment, and surveillance care
Support Staff: APPs and Nurse Navigators
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses