Hematology/Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Hematology/Oncology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Towson, MD

• Service Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: December 5, 2025 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 8:30a-4:00p

• On-Call Shift Schedule: One weekday night call + every 4th weekend (Fri 8a-Mon 8a)

• Call Type: In-House; Telephone

• Call Ratio: 1:4 weekends

• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

• Callback Rate: Approx. 5 admissions per night on call

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting December 5, 2025

• Ongoing assignment, long-term preferred

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult only (100%)

• Patient Volume/Census: 12-15 patients per day (mix of new and follow-up visits)

• Admissions: Yes - inpatient oncology consults and follow-ups

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: General Hematology and Oncology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 221

• Trauma Level: N/A

• EMR System: EPIC Beacon

• Specialty Backup Available: APP team for inpatient coverage

• Support Staff Available: Inpatient APP during normal hours

• Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy (replacing departing provider)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Workstation: Provided on-site

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General oncology and hematology consultations

• Chemotherapy management and inpatient follow-ups

• Coordination of care with oncology APP team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active MD license or IMLC accepted

• Board: Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: BLS

• Experience: Minimum 3 years post-training

• Other Qualifications: EPIC experience required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs)

• Manage inpatient consults and follow-up oncology patients

• Take one weekday call per week and 24-hour weekend call every 4th weekend

• Round on admitted patients and coordinate with APP support

• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer care team