JOB OVERVIEW  
  

  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (outpatient), with after-hours call
  
• Call Ratio: 1:5
  
• Reason for Coverage: FMLA Gap
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

  PATIENT INFORMATION  
  

  
• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatric
  
• Average Daily Volume: Hospital: 10-15 patients/day; Outpatient: 15 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Yes
  
• Case Mix: >90% Hematology (Benign & Malignant), <10% Solid Tumor Oncology
  

  FACILITY INFORMATION  
  

  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Radiation Oncology, APPs
  
• Support Staff Available: APPs (5 inpatient, 6 outpatient)
  

  PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE  
  

    
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
    
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
  

  REQUIRED PROCEDURES  
  

• FNA/Biopsy

  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS  
  

  
• Board: Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology
  
• Licenses: Active MI License (preferred; candidates needing to obtain license will be considered)
  
• Certifications: BLS
  

  Duties & Responsibilities  
  

  
• Provide inpatient hematology/oncology consult service and rounding on patients
  
• Manage outpatient clinic and infusion center patients (predominantly hematology)
  
• Participate in shared call pool (1:5) with APP support after hours
  
• Active participation in tumor board
  
• Order diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and prescribe medications
  
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and fine needle aspirations (FNA)
  

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