Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-93310
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Hematology Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, MO 65804
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4:30p 
  
• Cal ScheduleWeekend (Fri 4:30p – Sun 8a)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 50/50
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 1-3
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 2
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 7, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 5
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Bone marrow biopsy
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MO or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Trained
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology care during scheduled clinic hours.
  
• Manage inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology patients, including during call.
  
• Take call coverage including overnight and weekend call (Friday 4:30pm to Monday 8am) for 7-day periods.
  
• Perform bone marrow biopsies as required.
  
• Collaborate with hospitalists for overnight admissions except for new oncology diagnoses.