Locum - Physician - Oncology

Coverage Dates

• November 2 - January 29
• Clinic Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Call Rotation: Friday at 4:30 PM to Monday at 8:00 AM, approximately every 5th or 6th weekend

Position Overview

Practice Setting

Standalone Cancer Center

Call Schedule

One week of call every 6-8 weeks

Patient Demographics

Adult and Geriatric populations

Clinical Focus

• Hematology: 65% (Benign)
• Oncology: 35% (Malignant)
• Internal Medicine: 0%

Practice Composition

• Total Physicians: 7
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): 6
• Average Outpatient Volume: 25 patients per day
• Average Inpatient Volume (during call/rounding): 20 patients per day

Clinical Settings

• Outpatient Oncology
• Inpatient Oncology
• Trauma Level/Designation: Not Applicable

Documentation

• EMR System: EPIC

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in Tumor Board Meetings
• Management of Bone Marrow Transplants
• Blood Bank Oversight
• Ordering Laboratory Tests and Imaging
• Prescribing Treatment

Chemotherapy Administration

Conducted by Nurse Oncologist

Credentialing Timeline

Approximately 60 days

Facility Compensation for Travel Expenses

Includes reimbursement for flight, hotel, rental car, and mileage at the IRS standard rate.

Additional Information

• The position requires managing more than 12 patients per day.
• Inpatient coverage is mandatory; candidates unwilling to provide inpatient services will be excluded from consideration.
• Outpatient and inpatient services are covered separately; a provider will not manage both on a single day.

Work Shift

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Mandatory Qualifications

• Board Certification in Hematology & Oncology (Required)
• Active South Carolina Medical License (Required)
• BLS and DEA Certification (Required)
• Candidates must confirm availability for 2-4 weeks per month (Required)
• Clean background is essential for emergency temporary privileges (Required)