Medical Oncologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: L-MD-14946
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Medical Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Lafayette, IN
  
• Service Setting: Telehealth, Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• Call Schedule: One week every 4-5 weeks, includes weekdays and weekends
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
  
• % of Practice: 70% Onc, 30% Hem (primarily benign cases)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES:


       • Nov 2–13       • Dec 7–18

       • Jan 4–15

       • Feb 1–5

       • Mar 1–12

       • Apr 19–30

       • May 10–21

       • Jun 7–18

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-18 patients
  
• Admissions: None - 100% consultant
  
• Rounding: Assigned patients
  
• Phone Consults: 5-6 per week
  
• Case Mix: 70% Oncology, 30% Hematology
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Cerner
  
• Trauma Level: III
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Active IN license
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  
• Certification: BLS
  
• No paid or pending malpractice claims; No actions reported on NPDB
  
• Gaps of less than 6 months
  
• Able to provide 3-4 professional references
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient oncology and hematology care in clinic setting Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  
• Manage hospital consults during call weeks, including new patient consultations and rounding on existing patients.
  
• Participate in call rotation every 4th or 5th week, providing coverage weekdays and weekends for emergent consults.
  
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners who round on existing patients, ensuring continuity of care.
  
• Adhere to 60-day notification for agreement cancellation and 45-day advanced notice for PTO to maintain staffing continuity.