Hematology & Oncology Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hematology & Oncology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Waterloo, IA

• Service Setting: Hospital/Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon–Thurs, 8a– 430p

- 16 Shifts Per Month

• On-Call Shift Schedule:

- One Weeknight Call Week

- One Weekend Per Month (Phone Call Only)

• Call Type: Phone Call

• Call Response Time: Phone Consults Only

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (18+ Years)

• Patient Volume/Census: 16–20 Clinic Patients Per Day

• Admissions: Hospitalists Admit Patients

• Rounding: Inpatient Consults as Needed (Average Census 0–2)

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Hematology and Oncology, Including Antineoplastics, Bone Marrow Biopsies, Iron Therapy, IV IgG, and Phlebotomies

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 4 Exam Rooms

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Medical Imaging, Lab, and Pharmacy

• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist Service

• Support Staff Available: 2 APPs, 2 Nurses per Provider, Referral/Triage Nurses, Reception, Lab, Social Worker, Dietician

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Bone Marrow Biopsies

• Administration of Antineoplastics

• Hematology and Oncology Consultations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Iowa License or Active IMLC (LOQ Required)

• Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology (Oncology BC with Strong Hem/Onc Experience Considered)

• Active DEA Required

• Fellowship Trained in Hematology & Oncology

• Experience: Experienced Preferred; New Graduates Considered

• Other Qualifications: NPDB Self-Query Within 30 Days, Clean Malpractice/Background, Availability for Minimum 2 Weeks Per Month

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and treat hematology and oncology patients

• Perform outpatient consultations and follow-up visits

• Oversee administration of chemotherapy and infusion therapies

• Perform bone marrow biopsies and related procedures

• Collaborate with APPs, nursing staff, hospitalists, and ancillary services