Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Oncology - General/Other in Springfield, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Oncology - General/Other
Location: Springfield, MO
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-219731-MD-MO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - August 31, 2025
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility operates as part of a large health system and includes a dedicated cancer center providing specialized hematology and oncology services. The facility maintains a clinical support team that includes registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and attending physicians to support coordinated inpatient care delivery. Clinical operations are structured to facilitate quality hematologic and oncologic care for an adult patient population.

Springfield, Missouri offers a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The area features an arboretum with lush landscapes, towering trees, and seasonal evening events, providing a space for exploration and respite. Membership options are available for those who wish to engage further with the arboretum's programs, and families have access to activities including creative play, reading, music, and outdoor adventures such as nature walks and neighborhood scavenger hunts.

Clinicians will provide inpatient hematology and oncology coverage on-site in Springfield, Missouri, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with weekend call coverage spanning Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM. Rounding on 8-9 patients is required on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday rounding optional; weekday call coverage is also required as part of the assigned schedule. Clinical volume consists of approximately 5 new consults per week, and all clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system. Hospital privileges are required, with temporary privileges expected to be granted in approximately one week.

• Case Load/PPD: Approximately 5 new consults per week; 8-9 patients on Friday and Saturday rounds
• Support Staff: RNs, 2 APPs, 3 physicians
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Weekend and weekday call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Number of New Consults: 2
• Treatment Types: General hematology and oncology; inpatient setting; weekend and weekday call coverage; rounding on 8-9 patients on Fridays and Saturdays

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