Locum - Physician - Oncology Redding, CA

Job description

Location:
Redding, CA

Redding, California offers a stunning natural setting in the northern part of the state, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The city provides an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to many California metros, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals.

Facility:
This well-established hospital in Redding, California provides comprehensive oncology and hematology services to the surrounding community. The facility features a dedicated outpatient chemotherapy and infusion center supported by a robust clinical team including RNs, medical assistants, and front office staff.

Opportunity:
Physician - Oncology

Job Details:

• Provide outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services as the solo physician provider with midlevel provider support for patient flow and orders
• Handle hospital consults with call coverage required; MD can work directly with ER physician or hospitalist for any admissions
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with weekend call from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am (remote call only)
• Weekday night call required Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 8am
• See 15-20 patients per day covering all aspects of diagnosis, staging, precision medicine, symptom management, and treatment of hematology/oncology patients
• Provide MD oversight for both the oncology/hematology clinic and infusion services
• MD must be onsite for all infusion center treatments
• Infusion center services include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood/platelet transfusions, hormone therapy, antibiotic therapy, rheumatoid arthritis injections, and therapeutic phlebotomies
• Manage all tumor types across oncology and hematology case mix
• Utilize iKnowmed EMR for clinic and Cerner for infusion documentation
• Support staff includes 1 clinic RN, 2 MAs, 2 front office clerks, 1 quality analyst/billing specialist, and 10 infusion RNs
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hematology and Oncology required
• Active California medical license required
• Fellowship required
• DEA certification required
• ACLS required only if requesting Moderate Sedation Privileges
• Must be currently practicing in the field
• Credentialing timeframe is 30-60 days