Hematology/Oncology Physician

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Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine - Hematology and Oncology Physician for locum tenens coverage. This is an ongoing opportunity starting ASAP with scheduled clinical hours plus call responsibilities. The position is based at a Joint Commission on Cancer (COC) accredited Cancer Center with an 18-bed chemotherapy suite, dedicated pharmacists, and access to clinical trials.

Patient Care and Clinical Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Approximately 17 patient encounters per shift (1 hour for new patients, 20-minute follow-ups)

Approximately 2 phone consultations per shift

Call Coverage:

Weekend call: 24-hour call shifts

Weekday night call: Shared with other provider(s)

Call response time: 20 minutes

Call ratio: 1 in 2

Call consists of questions from RN regarding patients calling in with questions, patients receiving chemotherapy, and minimal consults from the ED

Collaborative Responsibilities:

Participate in weekly tumor boards

Access to clinical trials (Phase 2 and Phase 3)

Work with dedicated pharmacists for educational chemotherapy starts

Collaborate with radiation oncology housed under the same roof

Support Team:

1 Medical Assistant

Several Registered Nurses

1 PA/NP

Electronic Medical Record: Mosiaq

Board Certification/Eligibility:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine - Hematology and Oncology

Licensing and Certifications:

Current medical license (no specific state requirement listed)

BLS certification required

Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology preferred

Privileges and Credentialing:

Hospital privileges required

Temporary privileges not available; estimated credentialing time: 60 days

Vendor responsible for obtaining background check and drug screen

Medical Staff Services/CVO will conduct separate credentialing reviews

Insurance:

Malpractice insurance provided by vendor

Memorial Medical Center is part of LifePoint Health and features:

Joint Commission on Cancer (COC) accredited Cancer Center

18-bed chemotherapy suite with dedicated pharmacists for educational starts

Weekly tumor boards for case collaboration and discussion

Clinical trials available including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies

Radiation oncology department housed under the same roof

Access to experienced nursing and support staff

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Address: 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011

Time Zone: Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport

Recommended Lodging:

Hilton Garden Inn

Courtyard NMSU by Marriott

TownPlace Suite

Home2Suites

(Request MMC Discount)

Travel Expense Caps (per LifePoint):

Lodging: $300 per night (includes taxes and fees)

Airfare: $800 roundtrip

Rental Car: $75 per day

Mileage: 280 miles roundtrip for reimbursement

Prior written approval from corporate required for expenses above caps

Available Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Available Dates for 2026: September 21st, 28th; October 5th, 26th; November 2nd, 23rd, 30th; December 21st, 28th

Many dates available each month in 2027 with potential for full-time coverage at 5 days/week plus weekend call

Open Communication

Sense of Urgency

Teamwork

Accountability

Driven to Win

Higher Consciousness

Primary Contact:

Jenna Ferralez

Email:

(Credentials, Provider Approval, Scheduling, Timesheet Approval, and Invoice Approval)

Secondary Contacts:

David McCullough (Expense Exception Approval)

Email:

Klaus Boel (Invoice Payment)

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