Hematologist or Medical Oncologist

Columbia, United States | Posted on 07/09/2026

• Profession:
  Physician
• Specialty:
  Medical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology
• Subspecialty Focus:
  Solid Tumor Oncology - Lung, GI, GU, Thoracic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens Contract
• Facility Type:
  Outpatient Clinic / Academic Medical Center
• Schedule Commitment: 3 days/week, every week
• Average Daily Volume:
  Approximately 15 scheduled clinic patients per physician per day
• Hospital Privileges:
  Required; estimated credentialing/privileging timeline is 90-120 days
• Missouri License:
  Preferred; all qualified providers may be considered

• Actively and unrestricted medical license;
  Missouri license preferred.
• Board Certified (ABMS/AOA) in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology preferred; fellowship-trained qualified candidates may be considered.
• Strong clinical experience in solid tumor oncology, with a focus on lung, GI, GU, and/or thoracic cancers.

• Provide outpatient medical oncology coverage for adult patients in a clinic-based setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with solid tumor malignancies, including lung, GI, GU, and thoracic cancers.
• Provide follow-up visits, treatment planning, symptom management, and ongoing disease management for scheduled oncology patients.
• Review labs, imaging, pathology, treatment history, and other clinical information to support patient care decisions.
• Coordinate chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care plans in collaboration with oncology nursing and APP staff.
• Participate in tumor board discussions and multidisciplinary care coordination as needed.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, APPs, RNs, LPNs, care team members, radiation oncology, and other specialists.
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight to APPs, residents/fellows, or other healthcare providers as required.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in Cerner/Power Chart.
• Communicate treatment recommendations clearly to patients, families, and the care team.
• Support continuity of care during the coverage period.
• Comply with facility policies, clinical protocols, credentialing standards, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.