Ongoing Hematology Oncology Locum needed in Central Iowa

Job Description

Job Description

Specialty: Hematology/Oncology

Additional Information

Exciting Locum Opportunity - Hematology/Oncology | Central Iowa

We are currently in search of two Locum Hematology/Oncology Physicians to address a critical and ongoing demand.

Key Highlights

• Location: Waterloo, IA

• Specialty: Hematology/Oncology

• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Coverage Duration: Ongoing

• Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Monthly Shifts: Approximately 16 shifts

• Availability Requirement: Must be available for at least 2 weeks each month

• Weekend Duties: 1 weekend per month

• On-Call Duties: 1 weeknight block and 1 weekend per month (phone call only)

Practice Overview

• Focus on outpatient Hematology/Oncology practice

• Minimal inpatient responsibilities at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center

• Hospitalists handle all patient admissions

• Inpatient consultations are rare

• Daily patient volume: 16-20

• Average inpatient census: 0-2 patients

• Adult patient demographic (18+)

• Electronic Medical Records: Epic

• Opportunities for teaching available

Support Staff

• Two Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the practice

• No supervision of APPs required

• Two nurses assigned per provider

• Referral and triage nursing support

• Comprehensive support including lab services, social work, dietician, referrals, and reception staff

Services Provided

• Chemotherapy and antineoplastic treatment

• Bone marrow biopsy procedures

• IVIG administration

• Iron infusion treatments

• Phlebotomy services

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Hematology & Oncology required

• Consideration for Board Certified Oncology physicians with substantial Hematology/Oncology experience

• Completion of a fellowship in Hematology & Oncology

• Active Iowa medical license or active IMLC

• Clean malpractice and background history

• NPDB self-query required at the time of presentation

• Preference for experienced physicians, but new graduates will also be considered

About Our Organization's Benefits

• Dedicated consultants specializing in your field

• Exceptional service experience

• Assistance with credentialing and licensing

• Malpractice insurance coverage included

• Competitive compensation

• Travel and housing expenses covered

• Comprehensive locum tenens and permanent staffing solutions

• Member of NALTO®

• Mission-driven focus on enhancing patient care

Note: Further details regarding start dates, shift schedules, procedures, and patient loads will be provided upon request.