LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hematology and Oncology MD in Waterford, Connecticut, 06385!
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Hematology / Oncology Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Waterford, CT (with coverage also in Norwich and Plainfield, CT)
- Service Setting : Outpatient, with potential inpatient component
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only (MD may take call)
- Coverage Period : 09 / 24 / 2025 02 / 28 / 2026 (minimum 3 months, potential extension)
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 8a 4 : 30p (negotiable)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Physicians ideally every 3rd weekend and 1 weekday per week
- Call Type : Telephone
- Call Ratio : 1 : 3 weekends; 1 weekday weekly (for physicians)
- Call Response Time : TBD COVERAGE DATES
- Start : 09 / 24 / 2025 (minimum 3-month commitment)
- End : 02 / 28 / 2026 (with possible extension)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Adults (hematology / oncology population)Patient Volume / Census : Full daily schedule (8 hours patient-facing per day)Admissions : Potential inpatient consults if applicableRounding : Limited, primarily outpatient-focusedPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : General oncology and benign hematology; GI / GU oncology focus preferred but not requiredProcedures : Bone marrow biopsies in-officeFACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available : Oncology group supportSupport Staff Available : Infusion center staff, RNs, MAsReason for Coverage : Provider on FMLA leavePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (if inpatient coverage included)Temporary Privileges Available : Potential expedited credentialingCredentialing Timeline : Typically 90 days; expedited requests possible with CT licenseComplianceRequirements : Standard immunizations and credentialing requirements
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate (Physician) : Fixed (Daily OT after 8 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURESBone marrow biopsies (in-office)Outpatient hematology / oncology procedures as appropriateJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Connecticut license requiredBoard : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Hematology / Oncology (for physicians)DEA : RequiredCertifications : None specifiedExperience : 1+ year; oncology / hematology experience preferredOther Qualifications : Ability to manage oncology patients independently; APPs experienced in oncology encouragedDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage outpatient oncology and hematology patient baseProvide chemotherapy education and support infusion center staffPerform bone marrow biopsies in-officeCover inpatient consults as needed (if within provider scope)Take on-call responsibilities (physicians only, every 3rd weekend and 1 weekday per week)Collaborate with oncology team, APPs, and support staff to ensure continuity of care1669592EXPTEMP
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