Hematology-Oncology Physician (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Hematology/Oncology Physician (Locum Tenens)
• Setting: Hospital-based new Medical Oncology and Hematology practice (outpatient clinic + inpatient consultations)
• Contract: ASAP through January 4, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (four-day workweek may be considered)
• Call: 1:2 weeknight and weekend call; 2-hour “gratis” period for 24-hour call
• Compensation: $415/hour; $3,585 per 24-hour call; $865 night call; $465 per hour for call back
• EMR: Epic
• Patient population: Adults 18+
• Expected volume: ~10 patients/day initially with growth
• Case mix: ~60% Oncology / ~40% Hematology

Description

Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology Physician needed for a full-time locum tenens assignment in central Pennsylvania to help establish a newly opening, hospital-supported medical oncology and hematology practice. The practice opens September 8, 2026 and runs through January 4, 2027, offering a long-term, stable opportunity with a multidisciplinary team. Duties include outpatient consultations and treatment planning, chemotherapy management as appropriate, and inpatient hematology/oncology consultations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions
• Provide outpatient cancer and blood disorder treatment
• Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up visits
• Manage chemotherapy and treatment plans as appropriate
• Perform inpatient consultations when hospitalized patients require hematology/oncology services
• Collaborate with hospital staff and multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in shared call coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or IMLC Letter of Qualification (for presentation)
• DEA certification required
• Strong clinical and communication skills

Benefits

• Long-term assignment through January 2027
• Opportunity to help build a brand-new oncology practice
• Full-time weekday schedule
• Established hospital support and infrastructure
• Epic EMR
• Growing patient population
• Collaborative clinical environment with dedicated support staff
• Supported by a multidisciplinary team (front office staff, RN, medical assistant, patient navigator, and additional personnel)