Hematology & Oncology Physician

Locum Tenens Physician Opportunity in Hematology & Oncology

Job Overview:

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Hematology & Oncology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 8a 5p 5 days/week

On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights & Weekends

Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: 1:2

Call Response Time: 20 minutes

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

Coverage Dates:

Aug 31

Sep 08, 21, 28

Oct 05, 19, 26

Nov 02, 16, 23, 30

Dec 21, 28

Patient Information:

Patient Demographics: Adults

Average Daily Volume: 17 1hr (new patients), 20 min (follow ups)

Admissions: 1

Rounding: Yes

Phone Consults: 2

Facility Information:

No. of Beds in the Dept: 18 chemo suites

EMR System: Mosiaq

Specialty Backup: Radiation Oncology

Support Staff: RNs: 5, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1 Pharmacist

Privileges & Compliance:

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Board: BC/BE

Licenses: NM License or willing to obtain

Certifications: BLS

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide full-time coverage Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, with potential for weekend call.

Manage a daily patient volume of approximately 17 patients, including 1-hour new patient appointments and 20-minute follow-ups.

Share weekday night call responsibilities with other providers, handling RN questions regarding patient calls, chemotherapy patients, and minimal ED consults.

Participate in weekly tumor boards and collaborate with dedicated pharmacists, radiation oncology, and support staff in a COC-accredited Cancer Center.

Utilize the Mosiaq EMR system for all patient documentation and care coordination.