Medical Oncologist
Compensation
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Job Description
- 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 16 – Dec 4, 2026
- Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Jan 18 – Jan 29, 2027
- Feb 8 – Feb 26, 2027
- Mar 15 – Apr 16, 2027
- May 3 – May 7, 2027
- May 24 – Jun 4, 2027
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
Key Responsibilities
Provide medical oncology and hematology services in a clinical setting, including inpatient rounding and outpatient consultations. Supervise APPs and participate in a rotating call schedule to ensure continuous patient coverage.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Oncologist with an active Indiana medical license and DEA certification. A fellowship is required, along with the ability to provide professional references and a clean malpractice history.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.2 / 10 · above average in oncology | ranked against 658 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Indiana | 13 active | 665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Physician listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 19% offer loan repayment437 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +6.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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