JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hematology/Oncology Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Minneapolis MN
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: ASAP 6 months (Potential Extension; Option to Transition to Permanent)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight and Weekend Call Coverage Required
Call Type: In-House and Beeper as Assigned
COVERAGE DATES
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6 months with possible extensions
FTE Preferred: Minimum 2 weeks per month; Full-time coverage preferred
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adult Hematology and Oncology patients
Patient Volume/Census: 3040 shared daily census; 2023 patients per provider per day
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included for inpatient service
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: Malignant Hematology required; Medical Oncology (solid tumors) and Infusion Coverage required
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 590-bed primary facility
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped inpatient oncology and infusion services
Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary oncology and hematology teams
Support Staff Available: APP support during weekday inpatient coverage; No APP support for call or weekends
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage need with long-term potential
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Emergency privileges available with MN license and clean background
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days with active MN license; 120 days if not licensed
Fingerprinting: Required; results must post prior to privileges being granted
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Inpatient malignant hematology management
Medical oncology management for solid tumors
Infusion coverage and chemotherapy oversight
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active MN license required for quick start; IMLC accepted
Board: Triple Board Certification Required Internal Medicine Hematology Oncology
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: BLS required
Experience: Minimum 2 years recent Hematology/Oncology experience
Other Qualifications: Ability to provide inpatient coverage and take call independently
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive inpatient hematology and oncology coverage
Manage malignant hematology cases and solid tumor oncology patients
Provide infusion center oversight and chemotherapy management
Participate in scheduled call coverage including nights and weekends
Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
Float between assigned Allina Health facilities as scheduled