Outpatient Infusion & Oncology Clinic | Minnesota License or IMLC Required for Quick Start

Job description

A community oncology practice in New Ulm, Minnesota needs a medical oncologist to provide outpatient coverage in a setting where one physician can make a visible difference in patient access and continuity of care.

This role combines the independence of a community-based practice with the resources of a larger integrated cancer network. You will work alongside experienced oncology nurses, infusion staff, nurse navigation, research support, radiology, laboratory services, palliative care, behavioral health, financial counseling, rehabilitation, and telehealth specialists.

Assignment Details
• Specialty: Medical Oncology/Hematology
• Setting: Outpatient infusion and oncology clinic
• Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Contract: Six months with potential for a three-month extension
• Coverage: Onsite preferred; limited telehealth may be considered
• Patient volume: Approximately 13–20 patients per day
• Support: RN and LPN support, oncology nurse navigator, infusion nurses, research nurse, and APP support being added
• EMR/charting: Epic; charts expected to be completed within 24 hours
• Radiation oncology: Not included in the scope
• Start: As soon as possible
• Credentialing timeframe: Approximately 90–120 days
• Target credentialing date: November 9
• Emergency privileges may be available for a faster start
• December availability is highly preferred; please include all December availability with submission

Clinical Scope
The physician will care for patients across the outpatient oncology and hematology continuum, including:
• New patient consultations
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Chemotherapy oversight
• Immunotherapy
• Supportive oncology therapies
• Ongoing disease management
• Treatment follow-up and surveillance
• Solid tumor cancers
• Hematologic conditions requiring active management
• Coordination with infusion nursing for treatment approval, abnormal labs, and urgent patient needs

There is no radiation component to this assignment.

Clinical Resources
The clinic and infusion department are connected and include:
• Nine infusion chairs
• Two private infusion treatment rooms
• Two fast-track triage rooms
• Five clinic exam rooms
• Onsite laboratory and blood-draw services
• PET, including PSMA PET, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine
• Palliative care
• Genetic counseling through telehealth
• Oncology social work
• Dietitian services
• Mental health support
• Financial navigation
• Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship services
• Centralized prior authorization support
• Access to clinical trials through regional and NCI-supported research programs

Why This Practice

This assignment is built around meaningful continuity rather than isolated visits. The selected physician will serve as a primary oncology presence for the New Ulm community while working within a broader cancer network that provides specialty access, research support, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The practice offers:
• A connected clinic and infusion workflow
• Strong nursing infrastructure
• Direct involvement in treatment decisions
• Autonomy supported by established operational resources
• Access to specialists through onsite collaboration and telehealth
• The ability to shape patient care delivery and local oncology access
• A smaller-community setting with system-level clinical support

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Medical Oncology/Hematology experience
• Minnesota license or IMLC required for quick start
• Active practice experience appropriate to the requested scope
• Ability to manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive oncology treatment
• Willingness to provide onsite coverage for the duration of the assignment preferred

• Outpatient-only medical oncology and hematology with no radiation responsibilities.
• Strong clinical support, including RN/LPN staff, infusion nurses, oncology navigation, research support, onsite imaging and laboratory services, and upcoming APP support.
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule in New Ulm with a six-month contract, potential extension, and Minnesota licensing or IMLC accepted for a quicker start.