Hematology & Oncology Physician

Locum-To-Perm Hematology & Oncology Physician Opportunity

Job Overview

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Hematology & Oncology

Job Type: Locum-to-Perm

Location: Paducah, Kentucky

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p

Call Schedule: Night Call; 5p-7a - 3 to 6 nights/month

Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Patient Information

Patient Demographics: 100% Adults

Average Daily Volume: 18-22 per day

New Alloted Time: - New Patient: 30 mins - Follow up: 15 mins

Case Mix: 70% Oncology; 30% Hematology

Facility Information

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff Available: MAs: Assigned to physician; PA/NPs: Available for follow-ups and new Hematology patients

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days after application submission

Required Procedures

Intrathecal Chemotherapy

Intracavitary Chemotherapy

Outpatient and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology care

Job Requirements

Board: Board Certified in Hematology or Medical Oncology

Licenses: KY State License (Highly Preferred; IMLC eligible)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Experience: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship required; Outpatient/Inpatient Hem/Onc experience required

Other Qualifications: COVID Vaccination required; Self-Query NPDB report (within 30 days) required

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide outpatient hematology and oncology care in clinic setting (95% of duties)

Conduct hospital rounds and inpatient consultations (5% of duties)

Manage daily patient panel of 18-22 patients including 2-3 new consults

Share night call coverage of 3-6 shifts per month (5p-7a)

Perform intrathecal and intracavitary chemotherapy procedures as needed