Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hematology and Oncology - $510 per hour in Waterloo, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Waterloo, IA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $510 per hour
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Hematology/Oncology Physician - Locum Tenens - Waterloo, IA

Position Overview


Seeking a Board-Certified Hematology/Oncology Physician (MD/DO) for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Waterloo, Iowa, beginning February 2027.


The physician will provide outpatient Hematology and Oncology services, including new patient consultations, follow-up care, and oversight of antineoplastic treatments. Limited inpatient consultations may be required, primarily through telephone guidance to hospitalists.


Mandatory Schedule: Candidates must be available for three weekday shifts during the first week of every month, with no exceptions. The position has no call or weekend requirements.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
• Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
• Location: Waterloo, IA
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: February 2027
• Contract Duration: Ongoing
• Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic With Limited Inpatient Consultations
• Patient Population: Adults Ages 18+
• EMR: Epic
• Call Requirements: None
• Teaching Opportunities: Available
• APP Supervision: Not Required

Schedule

• Workdays: Three Weekdays During the First Week of Every Month
• Available Days: Monday-Friday
• Monthly Shifts: 3
• Shift Length: 8 Hours
• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• On-Call Coverage: None
• Weekend Coverage: None
• Mandatory Availability: Three Shifts During the First Week of Every Month Beginning February 2027 - No Exceptions

Patient Population / Volume

• Patient Population: Adults Ages 18+
• Average Daily Clinic Volume: 16-20 Patients
• Average Daily Inpatient Census: 0-2 Patients
• New Patient Consultations: Approximately 60 Minutes
• Follow-Up Appointments: Approximately 15-20 Minutes
• Appointment Lengths: Adjustable Based on Provider Preference

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Outpatient Hematology and Oncology Care
• Conduct New Patient Consultations and Follow-Up Visits
• Manage Established Hematology/Oncology Patients
• Develop and Monitor Individualized Treatment Plans
• Oversee Administration of Antineoplastic Therapies
• Evaluate Treatment Response and Manage Adverse Effects
• Coordinate Diagnostic Testing and Follow-Up Care
• Review Laboratory and Imaging Results
• Collaborate With Nursing and Ancillary Support Teams
• Respond to Occasional Inpatient Consultation Requests
• Provide Telephone Guidance to Hospitalists When Needed
• Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
• Participate in Teaching Opportunities as Available

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Limited Inpatient Consultation Coverage
• Hospitalists Manage Patient Admissions
• Most Inpatient Requests Addressed Through Telephone Consultation
• Onsite Hospital Consultations Are Infrequent
• No Routine Inpatient Rounding Requirement Specified
• No On-Call Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Antineoplastic Therapy Administration
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy
• Iron Infusion Therapy
• Bone Marrow Biopsies
• Hematology and Oncology Consultations
• Ongoing Cancer Treatment and Follow-Up Care

Clinical Environment / Support

• Advanced Practice Providers: 2
• Nursing Support: 2 Nurses Per Provider
• Dedicated Referral and Triage Nurses
• Reception and Administrative Support
• Laboratory and Pharmacy Services
• Medical Imaging
• Social Work and Dietitian Services
• Referral Coordination
• Examination Rooms: 4
• Epic EMR

Requirements

• Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology - Required
• Oncology Board Certification With Strong Hematology/Oncology Experience - May Be Considered
• Fellowship Training in Hematology and Oncology - Required
• Active Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification - Required
• Clean Malpractice and Professional Background - Required
• Ability to Work Three Shifts During the First Week of Every Month - Required, No Exceptions
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Hematology/Oncology - Required
• Experience Managing Adult Hematology and Oncology Patients
• Experience Overseeing Antineoplastic Treatments
• Strong Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning Skills
• Ability to Collaborate With Multidisciplinary Care Teams
• Epic EMR Experience - Preferred

Submission Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Hematology and Oncology Board Certification Documentation
• Oncology Board Certification and Relevant Hematology Experience, if Applicable
• Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Documentation
• Active Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification
• IMLC Candidates Must Provide an Active Letter of Qualification at Name Clearance
• Confirmation of Clean Malpractice and Background History
• Documentation of Relevant Clinical Experience
• Written Confirmation of Availability for Three Weekday Shifts During the First Week of Every Month
• Preferred Three Weekdays for Monthly Coverage
• Earliest Available Start Date

Important: Candidates certified in Oncology only must have their relevant Hematology/Oncology experience clearly documented at name clearance.

Credentialing

• Iowa Medical Licensure or Active IMLC Qualification Required
• Board Certification Verification
• Fellowship Training Verification
• Malpractice and Background Review
• Hospital and Clinic Credentialing Required
• Credentialing Timeframe: To Be Confirmed