Hematologist/Oncologist

A hospital in South Carolina is seeking a full-time locum tenens Hematology/Oncology physician for an ongoing assignment starting ASAP. The role involves a blend of inpatient and outpatient care, treating adult patients, and participating in call coverage. Clinicians will utilize EPIC for documentation and work alongside a supportive team of nurse navigators and educators.

Practice Info

• Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Adult patients only
• EPIC utilized for documentation
• Support includes oncology nurse navigators, nurse educators, breast nurse navigators, and lung nurse navigators
• APPs maintain their own outpatient patient panels and do not provide inpatient coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of outpatient, inpatient, and call coverage
• Treat adult patients
• See approximately 28-30 patients per day in clinic, starting with at least 10 patients per day and gradually ramping up over the first four weeks
• Participate in call coverage of approximately 1:3, managed by phone with onsite visits generally limited to new consults
• Oversee the infusion area and remain onsite while patients are receiving chemotherapy, typically until around 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Shift & Schedule

• ASAP - Ongoing
• Full-time
• Day shift with call and 24-hour call
• First patient appointment begins at 8:15 a.m.
• Call approximately 1:3
• Typically onsite until around 5:00-5:30 p.m. while on call

Qualifications

• Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology
• Active South Carolina license
• CSR
• DEA that can be registered in South Carolina