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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hematology and Oncology in Waterford, CT

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hematology and Oncology in Waterford, CT

LocumJobsOnlineWaterford, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hematology and Oncology NP in Waterford, Connecticut, 06385!

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Title : Hematology / Oncology (NP / PA)
  • 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
  • Coverage Period : 09 / 24 / 2025 02 / 28 / 2026 (minimum 3 months, potential extension)
  • Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 8a 4 : 30p (negotiable) 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 applicable
  • Rounding : Limited, primarily outpatient-focused
  • Phone Consults : Yes
  • Case Mix : General oncology and benign hematology; GI / GU oncology focus preferred but not required
  • Procedures : Bone marrow biopsies in-office
  • APP Duties : Follow-up visits, chemotherapy education, emergent infusion center support

    • FACILITY INFORMATION

  • Specialty Backup Available : Oncology group support
  • Support Staff Available : Infusion center staff, RNs, MAs
  • Reason for Coverage : Provider on FMLA leave

    • PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (if inpatient coverage included)
  • Temporary Privileges Available : Potential expedited credentialing
  • Credentialing Timeline : Typically 90 days; expedited requests possible with CT license
  • Compliance

    • Requirements : Standard immunizations and credentialing requirements

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Rate (APP) : Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Bone marrow biopsies (in-office)
  • Outpatient hematology / oncology procedures as appropriate

    • JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses : Active Connecticut license required
  • Board : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Hematology / Oncology (for physicians)
  • DEA : Required
  • Certifications : None specified
  • Experience : 1+ year; oncology / hematology experience preferred
  • Other Qualifications : Ability to manage oncology patients independently; APPs experienced in oncology encouraged

    • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage outpatient oncology and hematology patient base
  • Provide chemotherapy education and support infusion center staff
  • Perform bone marrow biopsies in-office
  • Cover 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 care

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