Medical Oncologist

Medical Oncologist (Locum Tenens)

Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Veterans Healthcare Long-Term Assignment Potential

Our client is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist to provide high-quality oncology care within a Veterans healthcare setting. This locum tenens opportunity offers a flexible schedule with the potential for a long-term assignment, making it an excellent option for physicians seeking part-time clinical work, supplemental income, or schedule flexibility.

Position Overview

The Medical Oncologist will provide comprehensive oncology services in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, consultations, treatment planning, inpatient consultative support, and scheduled on-call coverage. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams while delivering exceptional care to the Veteran population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical oncology evaluations and consultations
• Diagnose, treat, and manage cancer patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Review referrals and develop individualized treatment plans
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Provide oncology consultation services as assigned
• Participate in scheduled evening, night, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Support quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with established clinical and regulatory standards

Schedule

• Part-Time Flexible Coverage
• Monday through Friday clinic coverage
• Approximately 3 days per week
• 24-40 hours per week
• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• On-call coverage required approximately 17 weeks annually, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Alternative scheduling arrangements may be available

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology
• Active and unrestricted medical license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through one of the following:
• American Heart Association (AHA BLS)
• American Red Cross (ARC BLS)
• Current Advanced Life Support certification through one of the following:
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support