A facility in Indiana needs full-time locum tenens coverage for a general adult hematology and oncology practice. You'll work a four-day clinic week with one weekday off.
About the Assignment
- Clinic: You'll see about 16 to 22 patients a day during standard daytime clinic hours.
- Call: Weekend call rotates and includes inpatient rounding and consults. Hospitalists take admissions.
- Case mix: The work mixes hematology and oncology, with APPs on the team.
- Requirements: You'll need board certification in hematology and oncology, plus BLS.
- Licensure: You can hold an active license in Indiana or work through the IMLC.
- Credentialing: Plan on two to three months for credentialing.
Location and Lifestyle
Indiana pairs farm country and small towns with college towns, wooded hills, and plenty of lakes. On your days off, you can camp at one of Indiana's state parks.
About Interim Physicians
Ken Teufel, MD, founded the company that became Interim Physicians in 1979, a year after selling a solo family practice in small-town Texas to cover for physicians who couldn't get away. Dr. Teufel served as medical director for 42 years and was one of the founding fathers of locum tenens. The standards Dr. Teufel set still decide which physicians Interim presents to a facility.
Interim staff members average 14 years with the company, so the recruiter who places a physician is the same one who calls about the next assignment. Clinicians and facility clients have rated Interim 9 or 10 out of 10 often enough to earn ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Diamond award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the facility located?
In Indiana. Your recruiter will share the facility name and exact location once you've talked through the assignment.
What is the clinic schedule?
You'll work a four-day clinic week during standard daytime hours, with one weekday off.
How does weekend call work?
Call rotates. On your call weekend, you'll round on inpatients and see consults, and hospitalists take admissions.
Do I need an Indiana license?
You can hold an active license in Indiana or work through the IMLC.
How long does credentialing take?
Plan on about two to three months.
