Job Description
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