Hematology/Oncology Physician at Med Ninjas summary:
A Hematology/Oncology Physician is required for a locum tenens position in Connecticut, providing inpatient oncology care and participating in tumor board activities. The role involves managing adult and geriatric patients, administering chemotherapy, and working in a collaborative environment with a dedicated nurse oncologist and other physicians. The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with weekend rotations and on-call responsibilities.
Locum Tenens Hematology Oncology Physician
Location: Connecticut
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 6 months (with opportunity to extend)
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Hematology Oncology
Shift: Mon-Fri Consult Coverage 8:00 AM 4:30 PM with rotating weekends
Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekends
On Call: Overnight telephonic call (rotating, approx. 1:8 ratio)
Position Details:
- Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
- Practice Setting: Inpatient Oncology Unit
- Required Procedures: Chemotherapy - Intrathecal
- Required Duties: Participation on a Tumor Board, Orders Tests, Orders Images, Prescribes
- EMR System: Epic
- Number of Physicians in Practice: 7
- APP Coverage: 1 dedicated for inpatient coverage
- Average Number of Patients Per Day: Variable, approx. 5-20
- Trauma Level: Level one
- Chemotherapy Administered by: Nurse oncologist
- Facility Reimburses: Mileage (Provider must be local)
Submission Requirements:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible - Required
- BC Oncologist - Preferred
- Active Connecticut license - Required
Keywords:
Hematology, Oncology, Physician, Locum Tenens, Patient Care, Chemotherapy, Inpatient Oncology, Geriatric Care, Adult Oncology, Tumor Board