Physician / Oncology / Rhode Island / Locum tenens

Hematologist / Oncologist

We have an immediate need for two locum Hematologists / Oncologists for our veteran population at the VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. These roles offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in veterans' lives while experiencing the beauty of the Northeast.

Job Description

• Obtain medical history, conduct physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment for patients.
• Approximate clinical load:
  • 5 hours of inpatient coverage per week
  • 26 hours of bookable clinical time per week
  • Remaining time dedicated to clinical follow-up and other assigned tasks such as tumor board discussions
  • For bookable clinical time, approximate case load is 2 patients per hour.
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Hematology-Oncology clinical patients.
• Provide notification of test results for patients receiving care.

Requirements

• Must have completed a residency and be Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology Board.
• One active, unrestricted Medical License in any state.
• Current DEA.
• BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) required and ACLS.
• Current CV without any gaps over 30 days since completion of medical school - written explanations are accepted.
• Three current references.

Hours & Schedule

Standard Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (excluding federal holidays). Specific clinic times to be identified upon start of assignment. On-call hours required.