Medical Oncologist

Richmond, United States | Posted on 08/21/2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tue- Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hr unpaid lunch); Mondays off
• 4 weeks/month or FT only
• Call Schedule: Assist & Rotating Call
• Night call on some days - schedule TBD
• Weekend call; Fri 5pm - Mon 7am on rotation
• Call Type: Telephone call (provider comes to the hospital only if requested by the APP)
• Call Response Time: Telephone availability required

COVERAGE DETAILS

• Winchester clinic coverage every Wednesday
• Hagerstown clinic coverage every other Thursday (1st and 3rd Thursdays each month)
• Provider will travel between multiple practice locations
• Telemedicine is not available

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Phone Consults: Yes (Call coverage)
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: 35% Hem, 65 Onco (APPs see most Hematology patients; Oncologists see the cancer patients)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds: 220+
• EMR: Epic
• Specialty Backup: Full multispecialty support including Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Pediatrics, and additional medical specialties
• Support Staff: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nursing Staff, and Ancillary Support
• Reason for Coverage: Staff Leaving

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:Included

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Medical Oncology patient management
• Order entry within the Vemsta platform
• Case logs required for credentialing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active IN License or IMLC
• Board: BC in Hematology & Oncology
• At least 2 years or experience
• DEA: Active DEA
• BLS (AHA)
• Certifications: BLS required,ACLS required only if requesting conscious sedation privileges

Experience:

• Flu vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• Must enter work hours in the Vemsta platform
• Must complete order entry as the locum provider

Other Qualifications:

• Flu vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• COVID-1 7 vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• Must enter work hours in the Vemsta platform
• Must complete order entry as the locum provider

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient oncology care
• Evaluate and manage oncology patients during scheduled clinical hours
• Participate in night and weekend telephone call rotation
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and provide physician support as needed
• Travel to outreach clinic locations in Winchester and Hagerstown for scheduled coverage
• Provider must be able to provide 4 weeks coverage in a month