Hematology/Oncology Physician

We are seeking a qualified Hematology Oncologist for a full-time, ongoing locum tenens assignment at a CoC-accredited oncology program in Eureka, California. This position offers a structured outpatient clinic routine integrated with a chemo treatment center, complemented by low-burden, phone-only call coverage.

• Specialty: Hematology Oncology
• Start Date: October 1, 2026 (September start available via expedited temporary privileges for clean files)
• End Date: Ongoing
• Availability Required: Full-Time (4 weeks per month)
• Coverage Type: Inpatient & Outpatient ( Clinic + Call )
• Shift Times: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per day (Overtime kicks in after 10 hours/day and requires pre-approval from the clinic manager).

• Frequency: Shared rotation (On-call 1 out of every 3 weeks).
• Call Type: 100% Phone Coverage Only Details: Providers handle regular hours in the clinic and manage phone consultation call in the evening. Weekends are 24-hour call blocks. Physicians are expected to respond by phone ONLY; there is no onsite call-back required.

• Setting: The outpatient oncology clinic is directly attached to the hospital and the active chemo treatment center.
• Volume: Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited program managing approximately 500 analytic cases annually.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic

• Board Certification: Board Eligible (BE) provider within 3 5 years of residency completion.
• Licensure: Active California (CA) medical license and active DEA.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Privileging / Case Log Requirements: Providers must submit 2 years of recent inpatient case logs/hospital clinical activity in the specialty to qualify for privileges.
• Any practice gaps greater than 3 months must be fully documented and explained.

• Standard Window: Days.
• Expedited Option: Candidates with a completely clean file (no past settlements, DUIs, board actions, or restrictions) may be eligible for emergency temporary privileges to accommodate an early September 2026 start.