Med Ninjas is seeking an experienced Hematologist/Oncologist for an important locum tenens opportunity at established medical centers in Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa .
Multiple coverage blocks are available from September 2026 through August 2027 , including clinic-only weeks and blocks with night and weekend call. Physicians may select the dates that best match their availability.
Key Assignment Highlights- Locations: Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Coverage Options: Clinic-only blocks and clinic-with-call blocks
- Practice Mix: Approximately 95% outpatient and 5% inpatient
- Patient Volume: Approximately 10 to 30 clinic patients per day
- Hospital Census: Approximately 10 to 15 patients at the primary location and 5 to 8 at the secondary location
- Appointment Length: Approximately 20 minutes
- EMR: Epic
- Support: One RN or CMA per physician
- Travel: Airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage reimbursement available
- Teaching: Informal teaching opportunities may be available
- September 21-27: Clinic, night call, and 24-hour weekend call on September 26 and 27
- September 28-October 4: Clinic, night call, and 24-hour weekend call on October 3 and 4
- October 17-18: 24-hour call coverage
- October 19-25: Clinic, night call, and 24-hour weekend call on October 24 and 25
Multiple clinic-only and clinic-with-call blocks are available from January through August 2027 . Physicians may indicate all dates they are available to cover.
Clinical Responsibilities- Perform new patient assessments
- Create and manage treatment plans
- Adjust therapies as clinically appropriate
- Manage chemotherapy treatment
- Provide pain and symptom management
- Coordinate referrals for ancillary services
- Provide end-of-life care
- Manage outpatient Hematology and Oncology patients
- Assist with limited inpatient responsibilities
- Cover both Des Moines and West Des Moines facilities as scheduled
- Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology preferred
- Oncology Board Certification may be considered with Hematology experience and willingness to treat Hematology patients
- Fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology required
- Active Iowa medical license or active IMLC with Letter of Qualification
- Relevant Hematology/Oncology experience
- Clean malpractice and professional background
- Willingness to work at both Des Moines and West Des Moines locations
- Exact available coverage dates must be provided
Interested physicians should reply with their updated CV, available coverage dates, Iowa or IMLC status, and expected hourly and call rates .
Anurag Dadhich
Healthcare Recruiter Med Ninjas
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.