Medical Oncologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Medical Oncology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Richmond, Indiana

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Dec 1, 2026 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tue– Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hr unpaid lunch); Mondays off

• 4 weeks/month or FT only

• Call Schedule: Assist & Rotating Call

• Night call on some days - schedule TBD

• Weekend call; Fri 5pm - Mon 7am on rotation

• Call Type: Telephone call (provider comes to the hospital only if requested by the APP)

• Call Response Time: Telephone availability required

COVERAGE DETAILS

• Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 2027

• Winchester clinic coverage every Wednesday

• Hagerstown clinic coverage every other Thursday (1st and 3rd Thursdays each month)

• Provider will travel between multiple practice locations

• Telemedicine is not available

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume: Clinic - 18-20 patients

• Phone Consults: Yes (Call coverage)

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: 35% Hem, 65 Onco (APPs see most Hematology patients; Oncologists see the cancer patients)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds: 220+

• Trauma Level: III

• EMR: Epic

• Specialty Backup: Full multispecialty support including Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Pediatrics, and additional medical specialties

• Support Staff: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nursing Staff, and Ancillary Support

• Reason for Coverage: Staff Leaving

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Medical Oncology patient management

• Order entry within the Vemsta platform

• Case logs required for credentialing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active IN License or IMLC

• Board: BC in Hematology & Oncology

• At least 2 years or experience

• DEA: Active DEA

• BLS (AHA)

• Certifications: BLS required, ACLS required only if requesting conscious sedation privileges

Experience:

• Oncology experience

• Case logs required

Other Qualifications:

• Flu vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)

• COVID-19 vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)

• Must enter work hours in the Vemsta platform

• Must complete order entry as the locum provider

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient oncology care

• Evaluate and manage oncology patients during scheduled clinical hours

• Participate in night and weekend telephone call rotation

• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and provide physician support as needed

• Travel to outreach clinic locations in Winchester and Hagerstown for scheduled coverage

• Provider must be able to provide 4 weeks coverage in a month