Hematology Oncology Locum Opportunity in California

Specialty :Hematology Oncology

Start date :Asap

End date : Ongoing

Coverage type: Call+ Clinic Only


Medical Hematologist/Oncologist! Oncologist provides outpatient chemotherapy and infusions and is a solo provider. There is a midlevel provider who helps with patient flow, orders, etc. Hospital consults required with call. MD can work directly with ER physician or hospitalist, for any admissions.

Schedule/Availability Requirements:

• Schedule: M-F 8a-5p with weekend call from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am (remote call only).
• Weekend shifts start Friday @5pm through Monday ending at 8am.
• Weekday shifts are clinic Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) with Night Call Monday-Thursday (5pm-8am)

Weekday coverage needed:

• August 31- Clinic CLOSED 8/31 (need remote call only)
• Sept 1-Sept 4
• Sept 7-11
• Sept 14-18
• Sept 21-25
• Sept 28-Oct 2
• Oct 5-9
• Oct 12-16
• Oct 19-23
• Oct 26-30
• Nov 2-6
• Nov 9-13
• Nov 16-20
• Nov 23-25
• Nov 26 - clinic closed, remote call only
• Nov 27 - clinic closed, remote call only (another provider on call starting at 5pm)
• Nov 30-Dec 4
• Dec 7-11
• Dec 14-18
• Dec 21-24
• Dec 25 - clinic closed, remote call only (another provider on call starting at 5pm)
• Dec 28-31
• Weekday shifts are clinic Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) + Night Call Monday-Thursday (5pm-8am)

• Facility Location: Redding, CA
• Setting: Hospital
• Duties: All aspects of Diagnosis, Staging, Precision Medicine, symptom management, and Treatment of Hematology/ Oncology Patients. MD oversight for both the Oncology/Hematology clinic and Infusion Services. Infusion Center requires MD onsite for all treatments. Infusion Center provides Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Blood/Platelet transfusions, Hormone therapy, Antibiotic Therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis injections, and Therapeutic Phlebotomies.

Required Procedures:

• EMR: iKnowmed (Clinic) and Cerner (Infusion)
• Support Staff: 1- clinic RN, 2-MAs, 2-front office clerks, 1-quality analyst/billing, and 10 infusions RNs.
• Reason for Coverage: Shortage of providers
• Dealbreakers: Ineligible or not Board Certified in Oncology and Hematology. MD must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology, also if they are not currently working!!!

Credentialing Information:

• Timeframe: 30-60 days

Additional Details / Questions Answered by Facility:

• Patients/day: 15-20/day
• Types of cases: Oncology/Hematology, All tumor types

Submission Requirements

• Board Certification - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology or Hematology [REQUIRED]
• CA License - [REQUIRED]
• Fellowship - [REQUIRED]
• Other Certifications - DEA [REQUIRED]. ACLS only [REQUIRED]if requesting Moderate Sedation Privileges ( PALS for Pedicatric Patients)
• Must list dates of availability - [REQUIRED]