Medical Oncology Physican Locum Tenens Opportunity on the Central Coast of California

Our organization is in search of a medical oncologist to provide locum tenens coverage in California. Below are the specifics of the position:

• Certification Requirements: Must hold board certification in medical oncology and possess BLS certification.
• Experience Requirements: Completion of a fellowship in medical oncology is necessary.
• License Requirements: An active California medical license is required; must be a Medicaid Eligible Provider and possess a DEA registration.
• Work Environment: The position is based in an outpatient clinic.
• Schedule: Targeting sixteen days per month with some flexibility; hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Start Date: Position available to begin as soon as possible.
• Support Staff: You will be supported by a scheduler, clinical supervisor, medical assistant, nurse navigator, social worker, triage RN, and infusion RNs.
• Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patient medical histories, symptoms, and risk factors associated with blood disorders and cancers.
  • Order and interpret a variety of diagnostic tests, including blood work (Complete Blood Count, blood smears, genetic testing), bone marrow biopsies, imaging studies (CT scans, MRIs, PET scans), and lumbar punctures.
  • Analyze biopsy results and collaborate with pathologists to ascertain the type, stage, and extent of the disease.
  • Formulate and communicate diagnoses to patients and their families, detailing the type and stage of the blood cancer or disorder.
  • Prescribe various chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, utilizing resources such as NCCN, UpToDate, and Micromedex to support medical necessity.
• Electronic Medical Records: Familiarity with OncoEMR and Cerner is preferred.
• On-Call Duties: Participation in on-call duties is required.

Benefits Offered by Our Organization:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Travel services that are paid for and coordinated.
• A full-service agency experience.
• Access to 24/7 professional and dependable support.
• Dedicated consultants with expertise in your specialty.
• Membership in NALTO.