Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hematology and Oncology in Richmond, VA

Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Medical Oncology Locum Opportunity - Virginia

An established cancer program is seeking a Board-Certified Hematology/Oncology physician to provide locum coverage for a series of weekly assignments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing inpatient oncology patients, supervising an advanced practice provider, participating in research enrollment discussions, and providing call coverage.

Compensation: Open rates

Coverage Dates


Weekly Monday-Friday coverage is needed for the following dates:


July 13-17


July 20-24


July 27-31


August 3-7


August 10-14


August 17-21


August 24-25

Practice Setting


Primarily inpatient oncology coverage


Some outpatient responsibilities during physician vacation coverage


Adult patient population


Oncology and Hematology services

Clinical Responsibilities


Manage inpatient oncology and hematology patients


Provide limited outpatient oncology coverage as needed


Supervise and collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner


Participate in patient evaluation for clinical research opportunities


Support enrollment of appropriate patients into research studies


Provide call coverage


Coordinate care with the oncology team and support staff

Patient Volume


Average inpatient census: 12-15 patients per day


Adult patient population

Team Structure


Two physicians currently in the practice


Nurse Practitioner support available


Documentation


Epic EMR


Reason for Coverage


Physician departure and relocation

Qualifications


Required


Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology


Active Virginia Medical License


BLS Certification


Clean background for temporary privileges consideration


Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation


NPDB required at time of name clear

Ideal Candidate


Comfortable supervising advanced practice providers


Interested in clinical research participation and patient enrollment


Experienced in both hematology and oncology patient management


Available for one or more of the listed coverage weeks


Comfortable providing call coverage as part of the assignment