Locum Hematology/Medical Oncology Physician - Danville, IllinoisAvailability & Schedule
- Start Date: January 4, 2027
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Coverage Need: Approximately 7-10 weeks annually for provider PTO and training
- Estimated Shifts: 10 per month
- December 2026 Coverage Dates:
- December 10-11: Day shift and night call
- December 14-15: Day shift and night call
- December 22: Day shift and night call
Shift 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
Important Availability Requirements
- Must be available for a combination of weekday day shifts, weekday night call, and 24-hour weekend call.
- Night-call-only candidates will not meet the coverage requirements.
- Providers must remain in the local area while on call and be able to report onsite if needed.
- Weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call are all-inclusive. No separate callback hours or additional callback compensation.
Licenses & Certifications
- State License: Active Illinois medical license required to apply
- IMLC Candidates: Not accepted
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Minimum Experience: 1 year
- DEA: Required
- CSR License: Required
- ACLS: Required
- BLS: Required
Clinical Responsibilities
- Specialty Mix: 70% Medical Oncology / 30% Hematology
- Provide medical oncology and hematology consultations and ongoing patient care.
- Round on hospitalized oncology patients before clinic hours.
- Manage patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Respond to telephone calls and provide onsite care when required.
- Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Complete documentation and maintain accurate medical records.
- AML: Must be comfortable managing AML patients; no new AML patients are expected.
- Bone Marrow Procedures: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy may be needed.
- Bone Marrow Transplant: Not required.
- No coverage for specialties outside oncology.
Daily Schedule & Workload
- Hospital Rounding: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
- Clinic Hours: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Clinic Volume: Approximately 10 patients per day, primarily established patients scheduled for treatment
- New Patients: No new patient visits expected
- Urgent Consults: Stat consultations only
- Inpatient Rounding: Approximately 1-10 patients, typically fewer
- Average Admissions While On Call: 5 reported
Practice Setting & Support
- Practice Type: Solo, hospital-based practice
- Coverage Model: Physician works independently
- Locations: Single site
- APP Coverage: Available
- Support Staff: Registered nurses and nurse navigators
- Patient Population: Oncology patients only for inpatient rounding
- EMR: Epic
Important Notes
- Coverage dates beyond the listed December dates will depend on the permanent provider's PTO and training schedule.
- The physician must be comfortable with both clinic duties and inpatient rounding.
- Candidates must be available for daytime coverage and scheduled call responsibilities.
- Call coverage requires remaining local and responding onsite when needed.
Referral Opportunity
Generous referral fees available for qualified candidate referrals.
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