Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW Job ID: L-MD-14946

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Lafayette, IN

Service Setting: Telehealth, Outpatient, Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p

Call Schedule: One week every 4-5 weeks, includes weekdays and weekends

Call Type: Beeper

Call Response Time: 30 minutes

Required to Supervise APPs: Yes

% of Practice: 70% Onc, 30% Hem (primarily benign cases)

Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor

COVERAGE DATES:

• Nov 2-13

• Dec 7-18

• Jan 4-15

• Feb 1-5

• Mar 1-12

• Apr 19-30

• May 10-21

• Jun 7-18

PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 15-18 patients

Admissions: None - 100% consultant

Rounding: Assigned patients

Phone Consults: 5-6 per week

Case Mix: 70% Oncology, 30% Hematology

FACILITY INFORMATION EMR: Cerner

Trauma Level: III

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE

Licenses: Active IN license

DEA: Active DEA

Certification: BLS

No paid or pending malpractice claims; No actions reported on NPDB

Gaps of less than 6 months

Able to provide 3-4 professional references

Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities Provide outpatient oncology and hematology care in clinic setting Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Manage hospital consults during call weeks, including new patient consultations and rounding on existing patients.

Participate in call rotation every 4th or 5th week, providing coverage weekdays and weekends for emergent consults.

Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners who round on existing patients, ensuring continuity of care.

Adhere to 60-day notification for agreement cancellation and 45-day advanced notice for PTO to maintain staffing continuity.

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