Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Richmond, Indiana
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: September 1, 2026 - Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch); Mondays off
• On-Call Schedule: Night Call on some days - schedule TBD; Weekend Call Schedule - TBD
• Call Type: Telephone Call (Provider comes to the hospital only if requested by the APP)
• Call Response Time: Telephone availability required

COVERAGE DETAILS

• Coverage begins September 1, 2026
• Winchester clinic coverage every Wednesday
• Hagerstown clinic coverage every other Thursday (1st and 3rd Thursdays each month)
• Provider will travel between multiple practice locations
• Telemedicine is not available

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes (Call coverage)
• Case Mix: Medical Oncology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds: 220+
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Full multispecialty support including Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Pediatrics, and additional medical specialties
• Support Staff Available: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nursing Staff, and Ancillary Support
• Reason for Coverage: Staff Leaving

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary/Emergency Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Medical Oncology patient management
• Order entry within the Vemsta platform
• Case logs required for credentialing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Indiana Medical License or IMLC
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (Board certification required within 5 years of residency)
• DEA: Active DEA (if applicable)
• Certifications: BLS Required, ACLS Required only if requesting conscious sedation privileges

Experience:

• Oncology experience
• Case logs required

Other Qualifications:

• Flu vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• Must enter work hours in the Vemsta platform
• Must complete order entry as the locum provider

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient oncology care
• Evaluate and manage oncology patients during scheduled clinical hours
• Participate in night and weekend telephone call rotation
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and provide physician support as needed
• Travel to outreach clinic locations in Winchester and Hagerstown for scheduled coverage

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