Hematology & Oncology Physician

• Job Id: L-MD-13452
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Edmonds, WA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 9a-5p (Admin day on Thu)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknights 5p – 7a, Weekends 24-hour
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:5
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy – Long-Term Permanent Search
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency (Malpractice Insurance provided by Vendor)

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 20 patients/day
• Admissions: TBD
• Phone Consults: TBD
• Case Mix: Hematology & Oncology

Facility Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: RNs: 40, MAs: 6, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 7

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Job Requirements

• Board: BC required (Certified)
• Licenses: Active WA license or Universal License (IMLC)
• DEA: Yes, required
• Certifications: BLS

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including new consults, follow-ups, and chemotherapy management.

Oversee and manage treatment plans for patients with blood disorders and solid tumors, including administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care.

• Round on hospitalized patients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in weeknight and weekend beeper call coverage for urgent oncology and hematology issues.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR, adhering to facility protocols and regulatory requirements.