JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Hematology/Oncology
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Prestonsburg and Hazard KY
Service Setting: Outpatient Oncology Clinic
Coverage Type: Clinical Only (Scheduled No Call)
Coverage Period: 01/12/2026 13 weeks (12 months preferred)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 3 days/week minimum 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
COVERAGE DATES
Start Date: 01/12/2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks (12 months preferred)
Minimum Coverage: 3 days/week (ongoing preferred)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 15/day (low volume solo provider)
Admissions: No
Rounding: Not Included
Phone Consults: Not Specified
Case Mix: 60% Hematology / 40% Oncology
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
No. of Beds in Department: Not Specified
Trauma Level: Not Specified
EMR System: Meditech
Office Equipment Available: Not Specified
Specialty Backup Available: APP support; 3 physicians at Hazard
Support Staff Available: APPs
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental/ongoing coverage gap (3 days/week need)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Not Specified
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: $TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: KY state license/ Willing to obtain
Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
DEA: Required
Certifications: Not Specified
Years of Experience Required: Not Specified
Charting Experience: Meditech familiarity preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently as a low-volume solo outpatient provider; collaborate with APPs and affiliate physicians
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinical care to adult patients
Manage an average caseload of approximately 15 patients per clinic day
Coordinate care with APP support and affiliate physicians at Hazard for specialty backup
Document all patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records in Meditech
Participate in standard clinical workflows for chemotherapy/infusion oversight and follow-up care
Communicate with facility staff regarding coverage needs and patient care issues