Hematology/Oncology Physician

A job descriptionJoin a dynamic team in a healthcare facility in Paducah, KY, providing essential care in Hematology and Oncology. This locum tenens position offers a primarily outpatient setting with some inpatient responsibilities, focusing on adult patient care. Enjoy a balanced schedule with regular clinic hours and weekend on-call duties.Key Details- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens- Setting: 95% Outpatient Clinic, 5% Hospital- Start Date: ASAP- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; On Call: 2 nights per week (5 PM - 8 AM); Every other weekend Fri (5 PM)-Mon (8 AM)- Patient Population: Adult- Location: Paducah, KY Benefits- Weekly direct deposit- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage- Supportive credentialing assistance- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)- Flexible scheduling Job Responsibilities- Provide Hematology and Oncology care primarily in an outpatient setting- Conduct thorough assessments of patients with cancer and blood disorders- Administer treatment plans that may include chemotherapy, including intrathecal and intracavitary if required- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care Qualifications- Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology- Completed Hematology/Oncology Fellowship- Kentucky State License (highly preferred)- COVID-19 Vaccination- BLS and ACLS Certification- Required to submit a Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of the presentation Working Hours- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- On-call duties: 2 nights per week, 5 PM to 8 AM- Every other weekend on call from Friday, 5 PM to Monday, 8 AM Skills- Proficiency in EPIC EMR- Skilled in performing detailed patient assessments and creating effective treatment plans- Ability to manage a patient load efficiently, handling an average of 22 patients per day including 2-3 new consults- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and staff