Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology
Job ID: 3329504
Locums Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity – St. Louis, MO | No Call | Supportive Cancer Program
Job description
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Hematologist/Oncologist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment beginning in August. This opportunity offers a highly manageable schedule, no call responsibilities, a strong multidisciplinary support team, and a balanced mix of outpatient oncology care with light inpatient rounding.
Assignment Details
Start Date: asap
Length of Assignment: 6 weeks
Schedule: 4 days per week
No call required
Typical Weekly Schedule
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM clinic, inpatient rounding afterward
Tuesday: Morning inpatient rounding only
Wednesday: Morning rounds, clinic from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM clinic, inpatient rounding afterward
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM clinic
Practice Setting
Hematology & Oncology Program
Adult patient population
EMR: Epic
Average inpatient census: 5 patients
Clinical Responsibilities
Outpatient Hematology and Oncology clinic coverage
Inpatient rounding and consultative services
Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy oversight
Targeted and hormonal therapy management
Bone marrow biopsies and aspirations
Blood transfusion management
Growth factor support
Genetic testing and counseling coordination
Management of oncologic emergencies including:
Tumor lysis syndrome
Neutropenic fever
Spinal cord compression
Patient Volume
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8–10 clinic patients per day
Friday: 16–20 clinic patients per day
Cancer Types Treated
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Head & Neck Cancers
Melanoma and other skin cancers
Hematology Conditions
Sickle Cell Disease
Coagulopathies
Benign Hematologic Disorders
Support Team
Oncology Pharmacist
Nurse Navigator
Oncology RN Team
Onsite Radiation Oncology
Onsite Infusion Center
Requirements
Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology — Required, no exceptions
Missouri License required or eligible through IMLC
Missouri BNDD required
DEA required
BLS and ACLS required
Minimum 2 years of experience highly preferred
Comfortable supervising APPs
Additional Highlights
No call responsibilities
Epic EMR
Strong multidisciplinary support structure
Onsite infusion and radiation oncology services
Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day clinical schedule
Opportunity to join a growing, collaborative cancer program
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology Physician
Schedule: 4 Days Per Week | No Call