Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum Medical Oncologist to provide coverage at a free-standing cancer center due to the loss of a provider. This role includes both outpatient and inpatient oncology care, with a primary focus on benign hematology and malignant oncology in adult and geriatric populations. The position requires consistent monthly availability and a minimum six-month commitment.

• No call required during locum assignment

• If converted to permanent: call is 1 week every 6 8 weeks

• Availability requirement:

  • 4 weeks of availability per month

  • 4 days per week

  • Minimum 6-month initial contract

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days

Practice Setting:

• Free-standing Cancer Center

• Outpatient and inpatient oncology coverage

• EMR: EPIC

Patient Volume:

• Outpatient: 25 patients per day

• Inpatient (rounding/call): 20 patients per day

Practice Composition:

• 65% benign hematology

• 35% malignant oncology

• 0% internal medicine

• 7 physicians in practice

• 6 APPs providing support

Core Responsibilities:

• Management of hematology and oncology patients (adult and geriatric)

• Participation in Tumor Board

• Management of Bone Marrow Transplants

• Blood Bank oversight

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging

• Prescribing medications

• Chemotherapy administration (delivered by Nurse Oncologist)

Required:

• Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology

• Active South Carolina (SC) medical license

• BLS certification

• DEA registration

• Clean background (required for emergency temps)

• Availability: 4 weeks per month, 4 days per week, minimum 6-month commitment

• Self-Query NPDB report (dated within 30 days of presentation)

This opportunity is well-suited for a Hematology/Oncology physician seeking a structured, team-supported cancer center environment with a balanced hematology-oncology case mix and no locum call requirement.