We are seeking a qualified Hematology Oncologist for a full-time, ongoing locum tenens assignment at a CoC-accredited oncology program in Eureka, California. This position offers a structured outpatient clinic routine integrated with a chemo treatment center, complemented by low-burden, phone-only call coverage.
Position Overview - Specialty: Hematology Oncology
- Start Date: October 1, 2026 (September start available via expedited temporary privileges for clean files)
- End Date: Ongoing
- Availability Required: Full-Time (4 weeks per month)
- Coverage Type: Inpatient & Outpatient ( Clinic + Call )
- Shift Times: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per day (Overtime kicks in after 10 hours/day and requires pre-approval from the clinic manager).
Call Schedule & Logistics - Frequency: Shared rotation (On-call 1 out of every 3 weeks).
- Call Type: 100% Phone Coverage Only Details: Providers handle regular hours in the clinic and manage phone consultation call in the evening. Weekends are 24-hour call blocks. Physicians are expected to respond by phone ONLY; there is no onsite call-back required.
Facility & Program Details - Setting: The outpatient oncology clinic is directly attached to the hospital and the active chemo treatment center.
- Volume: Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited program managing approximately 500 analytic cases annually.
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic
Requirements & Qualifications - Board Certification: Board Eligible (BE) provider within 3 5 years of residency completion.
- Licensure: Active California (CA) medical license and active DEA.
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Privileging / Case Log Requirements: Providers must submit 2 years of recent inpatient case logs/hospital clinical activity in the specialty to qualify for privileges.
- Any practice gaps greater than 3 months must be fully documented and explained.
Credentialing Timeline - Standard Window: Days.
- Expedited Option: Candidates with a completely clean file (no past settlements, DUIs, board actions, or restrictions) may be eligible for emergency temporary privileges to accommodate an early September 2026 start.
