Locum Tenens Hematology & Oncology Physician

Quick Facts

• Locum Tenens Hematology & Oncology Physician providing clinic and inpatient coverage across two hospital campuses in Des Moines/West Des Moines, Iowa.

Description

The role offers locum Hematology/Oncology coverage with a mix of clinic and inpatient responsibilities, plus outreach coverage to nearby locations up to ~6 days per month. Clinic hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with no OR/procedure days, and on-call coverage is required (schedule TBD ASAP). Responsibilities include patient assessments, new treatment planning, ongoing therapy and chemotherapy management, pain management coordination, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments and new treatment planning
• Ongoing treatment management and therapy adjustments
• Chemotherapy management
• Pain management and coordination with radiation and surgical oncology
• Referral coordination for ancillary services
• End-of-life care management

Requirements

• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Hematology & Oncology
• Fellowship trained in Hematology & Oncology
• Active Iowa license or active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear)
• Experienced provider only
• Willing to cover both hospital campuses
• Clean malpractice and background history
• NPDB self-query pulled within the last 30 days
• Availability for on-call coverage (schedule TBD ASAP)

Benefits

• Locum coverage with flexible scheduling (2 weeks on/2 weeks off) combining clinic and inpatient work
• Telehealth available
• Nursing support with 1:1 coverage
• On-site imaging, lab, and pharmacy services
• EMR: EPIC