JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hematology/Oncology Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Providence RI
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: March 9 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekday call 5:00 PM 8:00 AM; weekend call 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
Call Type: Beeper
COVERAGE DATES
Ongoing coverage beginning March 9 2026
Approximately 16 scheduled clinical hours per week
Additional inpatient coverage as needed on weekdays and weekends
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Outpatient 1822 patients per day; inpatient consult volume varies
Admissions: Yes consult-based
Rounding: Daily inpatient rounding approximately 12 hours based on consult volume
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Hematology and oncology patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Meditech
Office Equipment Available: Standard oncology clinic equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital services
Support Staff Available: Nursing and clinical support staff
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary or Emergency Privileges Available: Yes
License Requirements: Rhode Island medical license and DEA required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging Airfare and Car Rental: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Biopsies as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Rhode Island medical license or ability to obtain via emergency privileges
Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: Board certification required
Experience: Hematology/Oncology clinical experience required
Other Qualifications: Verification of license and board certification required with submission
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinic care
Perform inpatient hematology and oncology consults as needed
Conduct daily inpatient rounding based on consult volume
Perform biopsies and related procedures as required
Accurately document patient encounters using paper charts and Meditech EMR