Hematology / Oncology Physician

Hematology / Oncology Physician at ProLocums summary :

The Hematology / Oncology Physician role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care in a supportive practice environment, with a typical patient load of 18-25 patients daily. The position maintains a flexible schedule, focusing on collaboration within a 5-provider group that includes both physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). The practice is well-equipped with resources, including a dedicated research department and a variety of support staff to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Coverage :

Hematology / Oncology

Dates :

Looking to start in November.

Preferred schedule would be 8a-5p, Monday Friday

Ideally looking for two weeks on, one week off, two weeks on, etc but can be flexible when reviewing candidate avails.

Details Summary :

5 provider group 2 physician providers and 3 APP s

Employed practice

95% outpatient and 5% inpatient mix

Collegial and supportive practice environment

Target patient load average of 18 - 25 patients per day

Call currently 1 : 3 with very few calls. Call can be performed via phone

Office with EMR

Genetic counselor available onsite

Weekly tumor board

Strong primary care

Tumor registry with 2 CTR s

Research department with 1 dedicated research associate for oncology

Physical location shared with radiation oncology with shared waiting area

Staffed with 10 RN s, 2 navigators (breast / colon and lung cancer patients), 1 pharmacist, 1 pharm tech, 1 lab tech with lab draws in office, 1 office manager, 1 clinical director (shared with radiation oncology), 1 social worker, 2 financial counselors, 6 clerical staff, 1 program director; (shared with rad / onc, tumor registry, and research)

Program holds American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and American College of Radiology Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation (ACR ROPA) accreditations.

Office Practice

Each provider is assigned to three rooms. Patients are roomed by an RN and comprehensive assessments are performed. A Triage nurse handles all incoming clinical calls. The office is open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Providers usually see patients from 8 : 00 am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. Patients are generally booked at 60 minute new patient consults, 15-30 minute follow ups. Providers should be comfortable seeing on average 20 to 25 patients per day.

Rounding

Rounding of inpatients that are current patient of the practice is typically done by the APP s. Patients are admitted by the hospitalist group and oncology is consulted as needed. Practice is 99% outpatient and no inductions are completed at the facility.

Keywords :

Hematology, Oncology, Physician, Healthcare, Outpatient care, Patient management, Clinical oncology, Cancer treatment, Medical research, Medical practice