Hematology/Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hematology/Oncology Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Providence, RI

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekday call 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM; 1-2 weekends/month (7a-7a)

• Call Type: Beeper

COVERAGE DATES

• Ongoing coverage beginning March 9, 2026

• Approximately 16 scheduled clinical hours per week

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: Outpatient 18-22 patients per day; inpatient consult volume varies

• Admissions: Yes, consult-based

• Rounding: Daily inpatient rounding, approximately 1-2 hours based on consult volume

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Hematology and oncology patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Meditech

• Office Equipment Available: Standard oncology clinic equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital services

• Support Staff Available: Nursing and clinical support staff

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary or Emergency Privileges Available: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, Airfare, and Car Rental: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Biopsies as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Rhode Island medical license or ability to obtain via emergency privileges

• Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: Board certification required

• Experience: Hematology/Oncology clinical experience required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinic care

• Perform inpatient hematology and oncology consults as needed

• Conduct daily inpatient rounding based on consult volume

• Perform biopsies and related procedures as required

• Accurately document patient encounters using paper charts and Meditech EMR