Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a locum tenens opportunity beginning August 3, 2026. This outpatient-focused assignment offers the opportunity to work within a growing oncology program alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a collaborative clinical environment.

The provider will primarily support outpatient oncology services with occasional inpatient consults as needed. The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced oncology setting managing a diverse patient population receiving advanced cancer therapies.

This is a 6-month assignment with a strong preference for full-time coverage, though near full-time availability may be considered.


About the facility


• Acute Care Hospital

• Outpatient Oncology Clinic

• Trauma Level III/IV

• 15 infusion chairs

• EMR: Epic (AI-assisted charting available)

• Practice setting: Primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient consults

• Average patient volume: 18-20 patients per day

• Oncology treatments include:

• Chemotherapy

• Immunotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Hormone therapy





Current Team Structure


• 1 MD

• 1 NP

• 3 CNA/CMA staff members


Unit Policies


• Monday–Friday schedule

• 1-hour lunch break

• Overtime as needed

• Cell phone use permitted and may be needed for AI charting tools

• Call-in process: Notify Director by phone or text


Dress Code


• Professional attire required

• Closed-toe shoes required



Compensation:

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

Travel expenses reimbursed, including:


• Mileage

• Rental car

• Hotel

• Flight


Malpractice Covered


Job Responsibilities


• Evaluate and manage hematology and oncology patients in an outpatient clinic setting

• Administer and monitor oncology treatment plans

• Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy

• Conduct patient assessments, follow-up visits, and treatment evaluations

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and support personnel

• Document patient encounters using Epic EMR

• Provide occasional inpatient consult support as needed



Qualifications


• Physician Assistant certification required

• Board Eligible or Board Certified accepted

• Active New York license required at time of submission

• Epic EMR experience required

• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred

• Must have updated work history

• No employment gaps greater than 30 days

• If any malpractice history exists (dismissed or not), physician statement required

• Candidate submission must include current email address and phone number



Working Hours


• Start Date: August 3, 2026

• Assignment Length: 6 months

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• 1-hour lunch break included

• No call required

• Full-time coverage highly preferred

• Flexible scheduling may be considered for near full-time availability


Observed holidays include:


• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas



Skills


• Hematology and oncology clinical management

• Chemotherapy and infusion therapy knowledge

• Patient assessment and treatment planning

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Adaptability in a growing clinical program

• Epic EMR proficiency

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities

• Time management and organizational skills