Medical Oncologist
Assignment Details
Location: Danville, Illinois
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Medical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology
Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Inpatient Hospital
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 2026 Coverage Available / January 4, 2027 Estimated Start
Assignment Duration: Intermittent, Ongoing
Coverage Need: Approximately 7-10 Weeks Annually
Estimated Shifts: 10 Per Month During Coverage Periods
EMR: Epic
Compensation:
Hourly: $470/hr
Night Call: $1285/shift
24 Hour Call: $2,49 per 24 hours
Coverage Dates
December 10-11, 2026: Day Shift and Night Call
December 14-15, 2026: Day Shift and Night Call
December 22, 2026: Day Shift and Night Call
Additional Coverage Dates: To Be Determined Based on Permanent Provider's PTO and Training Schedule
Ongoing Intermittent Coverage Throughout the Year
Schedule
Weekday Day Shift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Weekday Night Call: 3:30 PM-7:00 AM
Weekend Call: 24-Hour Call, 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
Coverage Includes Weekday Day Shifts, Weekday Night Call, and Weekend Call
Providers Must Be Available for All Required Coverage Types
Night-Call-Only Availability Will Not Be Considered
Call Coverage
Weekday Overnight Telephone Call
24-Hour Weekend Call
30-Minute Response Time
Must Remain in the Local Area While On Call
Must Be Available to Report Onsite When Called
Average Admissions While On Call: 5
Oncology Call Coverage Only
No Call Responsibilities for Other Specialties
Patient Population / Volume
Medical Oncology and Hematology Patients
Reported Specialty Mix: 70/30
Approximately 10 Clinic Patients Per Day
Inpatient Rounding: 1-10 Patients, Typically Toward the Lower End
Clinic Visits Primarily Consist of Established Patients Receiving Treatment
Stat Consultations as Needed
No Routine New Patient Visits for Locum Providers
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Medical Oncology and Hematology Coverage
Evaluate and Manage Established Oncology Patients
Perform Inpatient Oncology Rounds
Provide Outpatient Oncology Clinic Coverage
Assess Patients Receiving Active Treatment
Manage Ongoing Oncology Treatment Plans
Evaluate Urgent Oncology Consultations
Provide Follow-Up Care for Hospitalized Oncology Patients
Manage Existing Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Patients
Respond to Oncology Calls During Assigned Coverage
Provide Onsite Evaluation When Required
Coordinate Patient Care With Nursing Staff and Nurse Navigators
Document Patient Evaluations and Treatment Plans in Epic
Procedures / Skills
Medical Oncology Patient Management
Hematology Patient Management
Inpatient Oncology Rounding
Outpatient Oncology Follow-Up Care
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Management for Existing Patients
Urgent Oncology Consultations
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy - May Be Needed
Bone Marrow Transplantation - Not Required
Clinical Practice Details
Solo Physician Coverage
Hospital-Based Oncology Practice
One Practice Location
Outpatient Clinic With Inpatient Responsibilities
Inpatient Rounding Required
Oncology Patients Only for Inpatient Coverage
No Routine New Patient Clinic Visits
No Bone Marrow Transplant Procedures
Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based Oncology Service
Outpatient Oncology Clinic
Registered Nurse Support
Nurse Navigator Support
APP Coverage Available
Epic EMR
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible - Required
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience - Required
Prior Medical Oncology / Hematology Experience
Active Illinois Medical License - Required at Submission
IMLC Not Accepted
ACLS Certification - Required
BLS Certification - Required
DEA Registration - Required
Illinois Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) - Required
Experience Managing Oncology Patients in Both Inpatient and Outpatient Settings
Comfortable Managing Existing AML Patients
Comfortable Providing Independent Physician Coverage
Ability to Perform Inpatient Rounding and Outpatient Clinic Duties
Must Be Available for Weekday Day Shifts, Overnight Call, and Weekend Call
Must Remain Locally Available During Call Coverage
Must Be Able to Meet the 30-Minute Response Requirement
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status
Active Illinois Medical License
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
DEA Registration
Illinois CSR Registration
Medical Oncology / Hematology Experience
Inpatient Oncology Experience
AML Management Experience
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Experience, if Applicable
Availability for December 2026 Coverage Dates
Availability for Ongoing Intermittent Coverage
Confirmation of Weekday and Weekend Call Availability
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Full Privileges Available
Temporary Privileges Available
Active Illinois Medical License Required at Submission
IMLC Not Accepted
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Required
ACLS, BLS, DEA, and CSR Required
