We are seeking a dedicated Medical Oncology Physician for a 33-day locum tenens assignment in MS. This role involves comprehensive holiday coverage from 7am-7pm, alongside one weekend per month. The Physician will focus on solid tumor patients, rounding with residents, supervising fellows, reviewing consults, and assisting with emergent chemotherapy orders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a patient population exclusively consisting of solid tumor patients; no hematology cases are involved.
• Round with residents, supervise fellows, and attest to resident and fellow notes.
• Review solid tumor consults and ensure all admissions and consults are seen and their notes attested within 24 hours.
• Be available to review outside-hospital transfer requests via the MedCom board.
• Assist and supervise fellows with emergent oncology chemotherapy orders through Beacon, as needed.
• Perform no independent notes or admission/discharge orders, as these are handled by house staff.
• Encourage trainee education during rounds, although no formal teaching is required.
• Perform no procedures.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Medical Oncology
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call: Out of House Call, with limited phone availability after rounds for fellow questions.
• Patient Volume: 10-12 patients per day, capped at 20.
• LOA: 33 Days
• Staffing Mix: Nursing staff, MAs, and fellows

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities