Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hematology and Oncology in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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