Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology in Springfield, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology
Location: Springfield, MO
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-95628
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, MO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 07, 2026 – Sep 01, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4:30p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule:
  
  • Mon – Fri, 4:30p – 8a;
    
  • Weekend: Fri 4:30p – Sun 8a
    
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 50/50
  
• Call Response Time: 30 min
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 1-3
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 2
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric oncology, hematology, bone marrow biopsy
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalists available for overnight admissions
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 7, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 5
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required
  
  • Lumbar puncture, Bone marrow biopsy
    

• Board: BC required (Certified)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MO or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Trained

• Provide outpatient and inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology care during scheduled clinical hours.
  
• Take call coverage from 4:30pm to 8am weekdays and weekend call from Friday 4:30pm to Sunday 8am. June 04, 2025
  
• Perform bone marrow biopsies as required.
  
• Manage inpatient admissions and provide overnight coverage for new oncology diagnoses when Hospitalists are not available.
  
• Collaborate with Hospitalists and support staff for patient care.