Hematology/Oncology Physician (Locum to Perm Consideration)
Seeking one full-time and one part-time Hematology/Oncology physician to begin around March 1, pending credentialing, for outpatient clinic-based practice. Providers should indicate interest in full-time or part-time availability at submission. Strong long-term fit candidates may be considered for permanent placement.
Assignment Details
Start Date: Approximately 3/1 (pending credentialing)
Schedule: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Full-Time: 5 days per week
Part-Time: 2 3 days per week
Practice Setting: Ambulatory clinic with co-located infusion center
Location: Santa Cruz, California
FTE: 1.0 (full-time option)
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in an outpatient setting
Utilize the on-site Premier (Solari) Infusion Center with 15 private infusion bays
Collaborate with nurse navigators, social workers, and multidisciplinary care teams to support patients from diagnosis through survivorship
Average patient volume: patients per day
Clinical Infrastructure & Support
EMR: Cerner
Support Staff: Dedicated RNs, nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaison, research coordinators, genetic counselors
Inpatient Support: 17-bed inpatient oncology unit with daily multidisciplinary rounds
Additional Resources: Weekly tumor boards, rapid diagnosis clinic, two radiation centers, clinical trials, tele-genetics, survivorship and bereavement programs, Katz Cancer Resource Center, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
Reason for Coverage
Physicians departing to start their own practice
Credentialing
Estimated timeframe: Up to 90 days
Emergency privileges: Not available
Candidate Requirements
Active California medical license (required)
Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program (required)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology (BC highly preferred)
Active BLS and DEA (required)
Clean malpractice and background history (required)
NPDB self-query dated within 30 days of presentation (required)
Additional Notes
Travel must follow CSH travel policy
Air travel permitted
Candidates should clearly state interest in full-time or part-time availability at submission