JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hematology/Oncology Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Beckley WV
Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic with Hospital Call Coverage
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 12/01/2026 (1-year contract)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
On-Call Shift Schedule: Inpatient call every 3rd week including weekends
Call Type: In-House and 24-Hour Call (as scheduled)
Call Ratio: 1:3
Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes (expected)
COVERAGE DATES
Full-time coverage beginning December 1 2025
Minimum commitment: 3 weeks per month for duration of contract
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adult patients (ages 18 and older)
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 15 patients per day
Admissions: As needed during inpatient call weeks
Rounding: Included during inpatient call coverage
Phone Consults: Yes during call rotation
Case Mix: Hematologic and oncologic malignancies chemotherapy management infusion therapy
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Standard oncology treatment and diagnostic equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist team Surgery Radiology Palliative Care
Support Staff Available: Nurses CMAs APPs
Reason for Coverage: Ongoing need for consistent oncologic coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (for clean background and active licensure)
Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days
Pre-application Required: Yes (background and licensure verification prior to final offer)
Background Requirement: Must have a clean background with no disciplinary actions
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Bone marrow biopsy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active West Virginia license (or willing to license; temporary license available)
Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology (Oncology Fellowship required)
DEA: Required
Certifications: BLS ACLS
Experience: Minimum 35 years in hematology/oncology practice
Other Qualifications: Clean background no significant employment gaps proficiency with Cerner EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outpatient hematology and oncology consultations and follow-ups in clinic
Manage chemotherapy and infusion therapy as appropriate
Participate in inpatient call rotation every 3rd week including weekends
Perform and interpret bone marrow biopsies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including APPs nurses and hospitalists
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and credentialing requirements
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation within Cerner EMR