Hematology & Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8a-5p
  
  • 1 hr lunch
    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri; 5pm-8am; Sat-Sun, 24-hour call (phone only)
  
  • 1 out of every 3 weeks
    
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Population: Adult
  
• Average Daily Volume: 12-15
  
  • New Consults: 2 per day; 1 hour appointments
    
• % of Practice: 30% Hematology, 70% Oncology
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Exam Rooms: 3
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Office Equipment: Cold Caps
  
• Lab & Xray onsite
  
• Physicians in Practice: 3
  
• Support Staff: MAs: 4, APPs: 3, Office Staff: 5-6
  
  •  3 Oncology Clinic RNs, 6-7 Chemo infusion RNs
    
• Specialty Backup: Radiation Oncology
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required (or BE within 3-5 years of residency)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in California
  
• DEA: Required
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient hematology/oncology care.
  
• Manage chemotherapy and infusion treatments.
  
• Participate in weeknight and weekend beeper call (phone only).
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in a COC-accredited program.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.