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, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (outpatient), with after-hours call
  
• Call Schedule: 5p – 7a
  
• Call Ratio: 1:5
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• 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 or willing to obtain
  
• 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)