JOB OVERVIEW

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  Job Title: Physician – Oncology
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  Job Type: Locum Tenens
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  Location: Richmond, Indiana
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  Service Setting: Inpatient
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  Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
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  Coverage Period: September 1, 2026 – Ongoing
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  Clinical Shift Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch); Mondays off
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  On-Call Schedule: Night Call on some days - schedule TBD; Weekend Call Schedule - TBD
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  Call Type: Telephone Call (Provider comes to the hospital only if requested by the APP)
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  Call Response Time: Telephone availability required

COVERAGE DETAILS

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  Coverage begins September 1, 2026
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  Winchester clinic coverage every Wednesday
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  Hagerstown clinic coverage every other Thursday (1st and 3rd Thursdays each month)
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  Provider will travel between multiple practice locations
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  Telemedicine is not available

PATIENT INFORMATION

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  Patient Demographics: Adults
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  Rounding: Included
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  Phone Consults: Yes (Call coverage)
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  Case Mix: Medical Oncology

FACILITY INFORMATION

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  No. of Beds: 220+
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  Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
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  EMR System: Epic
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  Specialty Backup Available: Full multispecialty support including Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Pediatrics, and additional medical specialties
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  Support Staff Available: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Nursing Staff, and Ancillary Support
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  Reason for Coverage: Staff Leaving

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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  Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
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  Temporary/Emergency Privileges Available: No
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  Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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  Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

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  Medical Oncology patient management
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  Order entry within the Vemsta platform
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  Case logs required for credentialing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  Licenses: Active Indiana Medical License or IMLC
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  Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (Board certification required within 5 years of residency)
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  DEA: Active DEA (if applicable)
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  Certifications:
  BLS Required, ACLS Required only if requesting conscious sedation privileges

Experience:

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  Oncology experience
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  Case logs required

Other Qualifications:

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  Flu vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
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  COVID-19 vaccination required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
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  Must enter work hours in the Vemsta platform
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  Must complete order entry as the locum provider

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Provide inpatient oncology care
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  Evaluate and manage oncology patients during scheduled clinical hours
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  Participate in night and weekend telephone call rotation
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  Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and provide physician support as needed
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  Travel to outreach clinic locations in Winchester and Hagerstown for scheduled coverage
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  Provider must be able to provide 3+ weeks (preferably 4 weeks) coverage in a month