Hematology & Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Providence, RI
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 4p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a | Weekends (1-2 per month)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel, airfare, lodging, and car rental covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Volume/Census: Inpatient: varies; Outpatient: 18-22 per day
  
• Rounding: Daily rounding, 1-2 hours
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Meditech (20% EMR, 80% paper)
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Biopsies
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active RI Medical License (or willing to obtain), DEA, CSR
  
• Board: Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology
  
• DEA: DEA required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology care
  
• Perform biopsies as needed
  
• Round daily on inpatients (1-2 hours)
  
• Take night call (5pm-8am) and weekend call (1-2 weekends per month)
  
• Manage patient volume of 18-22 outpatients per day and variable inpatient consults