"Medical Oncology Locum Opportunity VirginiaPosition OverviewAn established cancer program is seeking a Board-Certified Hematology/Oncology physician to provide locum coverage for a series of weekly assignments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing inpatient oncology patients, supervising an advanced practice provider, participating in research enrollment discussions, and providing call coverage.Compensation:Open ratesCoverage DatesWeekly MondayFriday coverage is needed for the following dates:July 1317July 2024July 2731August 37August 1014August 1721August 2425Practice SettingPrimarily inpatient oncology coverageSome outpatient responsibilities during physician vacation coverageAdult patient populationOncology and Hematology servicesClinical ResponsibilitiesManage inpatient oncology and hematology patientsProvide limited outpatient oncology coverage as neededSupervise and collaborate with a Nurse PractitionerParticipate in patient evaluation for clinical research opportunitiesSupport enrollment of appropriate patients into research studiesProvide call coverageCoordinate care with the oncology team and support staffPatient VolumeAverage inpatient census: 1215 patients per dayAdult patient populationTeam StructureTwo physicians currently in the practiceNurse Practitioner support availableDocumentationEpic EMRReason for CoveragePhysician departure and relocationQualificationsRequiredBoard Certified in Hematology/OncologyActive Virginia Medical LicenseBLS CertificationClean background for temporary privileges considerationSelf-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentationNPDB required at time of name clearIdeal CandidateComfortable supervising advanced practice providersInterested in clinical research participation and patient enrollmentExperienced in both hematology and oncology patient managementAvailable for one or more of the listed coverage weeksComfortable providing call coverage as part of the assignment"
