Hematology/Oncology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Tacoma, Washington

Job description

About the facility

A large hospital, part of a large health system is seeking a hematology/oncology physician associate for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

Tacoma, WA, situated on beautiful Puget Sound, has a wealth of cultural opportunities, outdoor activities, restaurants, parks, and wildlife. Point Defiance Park brings visitors and residents in touch with fine beaches, hiking through old-growth forests, botanical gardens, and historic sites.

About the clinician's workday

This position is full-time and available ASAP, ideally starting in March, with an estimated credentialing timeline of 90 days. The practice setting includes outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth, with a schedule of five 8-hour days and no call or weekend coverage. Patient visits include survivorship, advance care planning, chemotherapy state visits, benign hematology consults, and pre-chemotherapy follow-ups. The EMR is EPIC/Beacon, with all chemo ordered through treatment plans. The role may be open to a PA or ARNP and involves no procedures or BMT. The patient mix is approximately 60% oncology and 40% hematology, primarily solid tumors, with some lymphoma but likely no leukemia. The staff is well-rounded, including MAs and RNs, and EPIC/Beacon experience is a plus.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 12-15
• Support staff: 20+ office staff, RN's, MA's, other APP's
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• # of new consults: 0-1
• Treament type(s): General Hem/Onc

Your dedicated recruiter

William Coward

Call / Text: (678) 690-7403
Email: bcoward@locumtenens.com

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