Physician​/Oncology - Medical​/Indiana​/Locum Tenens​/Medical Oncologist

Position: Physician / Oncology - Medical / Indiana / Locum Tenens / Medical Oncologist Job
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title:

Physician Medical Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:

Richmond, Indiana
• Service Setting:
Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period:
December 1, 2026 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift

Schedule:

Tuesday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch);
Mondays off
• On-Call

Schedule:

Night Call on some days - schedule TBD;
Weekend Call Schedule
- 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
• Coverage begins December 1, 2026
• 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 per day
• Phone Consults:
Yes (Call coverage)
• Rounding:
Included
• Phone Consults:
Yes (Call coverage)
• Case Mix: 35% Hem, 65 Onco
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds: 220+
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR System:
Epic
• Specialty Backup Available:
Full multispecialty support including Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Pediatrics, and additional medical specialties
• Support Staff Available:
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nursing Staff, and Ancillary Support
• Reason for Coverage:
Staff Leaving
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes
• Temporary/Emergency Privileges Available:
No
• Credentialing Timeline: 6090 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 Indiana Medical License or IMLC
• Board:
Board Certified or Board Eligible (Board certification required within 5 years of residency)
• DEA:
Active DEA (if applicable)
• 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