Hematology/Oncology Physician

Location: Redding, California
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, with weekday and weekend call
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Assignment Duration: Ongoing coverage, with availability needed into 2027

A hospital in Redding, California , is seeking a qualified Locum Hematology-Oncology Physician to provide coverage due to a provider shortage. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology and Oncology, hold an active California medical license, and have completed the required fellowship.

The physician will provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care, including diagnosis, staging, precision medicine, symptom management, and treatment. The role also includes medical oversight of the oncology/hematology clinic and infusion services.

Weekday Clinic Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Weekday Night Call: Monday Thursday, 5:00 PM 8:00 AM

Weekend Call: Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM (remote call only)

Requested Coverage Dates:

• November 2 6, 2026 Urgent

• November , 2026

• November 30 December 3, 2026

• December , 2026 (clinic closed December 1, per provided schedule; please confirm the date)

• January 2027 onward ongoing availability needed

Candidates must provide specific availability dates, including availability for 2027.

• Hourly Rate: $500/hour

• Callback Rate: $550/hour

• Night Call: $600

• 24-Hour Call: $1,600

Call arrangements include the facility s specified gratis time: 2.5 hours for night call and 4 hours for 24-hour call.

• Manage all aspects of hematology and oncology care , including diagnosis, staging, precision medicine, symptom management, and treatment.

• Evaluate and treat patients across all tumor types.

• Provide medical oversight for the hematology/oncology clinic and infusion services.

• Be onsite at the infusion center for all treatments, as required by the facility.

• Oversee infusion services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and platelet transfusions, hormone therapy, antibiotic therapy, rheumatoid arthritis injections, and therapeutic phlebotomy.

• Collaborate with clinic and infusion staff to coordinate safe, effective patient care.

• Setting: Hospital-based clinic and infusion center

• Patient Volume: Approximately patients per day

• Clinic EMR: iKnowMed

• Infusion Center EMR: Cerner

• Support Staff: 1 clinic RN, 2 medical assistants, 2 front-office clerks, 1 quality analyst/billing specialist, and 10 infusion RNs

• Reason for Coverage: Provider shortage

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology and Oncology required

• Active California medical license required

• Completed Hematology/Oncology fellowship required

• DEA registration required

• ACLS required only if requesting moderate sedation privileges

• PALS required for pediatric patient privileges

• Must provide specific availability dates.

• Candidates must meet the facility s board eligibility/certification requirements, even if not currently working.

Please let me know if you are interested and need more details.

Warm Regards,

Harsh-MedNinjas

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