Medical Oncologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-65899
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Medical Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Redding, CA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 02, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Call Type: Remote
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Shortage of providers
• Callback Rate: 10%
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 02, 2026 – Nov 06, 2026
• Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
• Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 03, 2026
• Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
• Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 50% adults
• Average Daily Volume: 15-20
• Admissions: Yes/No or Expected volume
• Rounding: Included/Not Included
• Phone Consults: Yes/No
• Case Mix: Oncology/Hematology, All tumor types

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 20 Med-Surg Beds
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: iKnowmed (Clinic) and Cerner (Infusion)
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Surgery
• Support Staff Available: RNs: 11, MAs: 2, Office Staff: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes/No
• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Blood/Platelet transfusions, Hormone therapy, Antibiotic Therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis injections, Therapeutic Phlebotomies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology or Hematology
• Licenses: Active CA License
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: ACLS (if moderate sedation privileges required), PALS (if pediatric patients)
• Experience: Completion of Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology required
• Other Qualifications:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient chemotherapy and infusions in the Oncology/Hematology clinic.
• Diagnose, stage, and manage Hematology/Oncology patients including precision medicine.
• Provide MD oversight for the clinic and infusion center.
• Perform hospital consults and manage patient admissions as needed.
• Participate in call schedule including night call and weekend remote call.