Hematology/Oncology Physician

• Start Date: ASAP
• Must have recent patient facing experience. Provider can start earlier if they would like.
• Reason: Staff retiring in November
• Must have recent patient facing experience
• Contract Length: 12 months preferred
• Shift Details: 8?am 5?pm, no call
• Schedule: 3 days/week is preferred - client is willing to look at 2 providers working alternating shifts, can either be 1 or 2 weeks on/off -

Work Details:

• Support staff: APP support and 3 docs at Hazard
• Amount of coverage needed per month: 3 days/week
• Patients per day: 15/day, low volume, solo provider
• Department description: 60/40 Hem/Onc
• EMR: Meditech
• Locums providers will sit on tumor board
• New vs. follow-up ratio: Approximately 20% new patients / 80% follow-ups.
• Infusion supervision requirements: Standard medical oncology supervision model; no unique or additional supervision requirements beyond typical practice standards.
• Hematology vs. solid tumor mix: Approximately 60% hematology / 40% solid tumor.
• High-acuity patients: The practice does not routinely manage high-acuity cases such as acute leukemias on-site; those are typically referred to tertiary centers.
• APP coverage: one APP on-site daily.
• APP visit scope: APPs primarily assist with follow-ups and supportive care visits; independent follow-ups may occur based on clinic needs and provider comfort.
• Notes and orders: APPs assist with documentation and orders in collaboration with the physician; not physician-only.
• RN/infusion support: Dedicated oncology-trained RNs support infusion services during clinic hours.

Practice Setting:

• Clinic/Private Practice: outpatient

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Board Certified - hematology, medical oncology
• credentialing approx. 60 days