Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

Locums - Santa Maria, California, Oncology Job

Clinical Role:

• Start Date:
  
  ASAP (once credentialed)

• Duration:
  Approximately 6 months

• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• Target schedule: 16 days per month (no weekends required)

• Practice setting:
  Outpatient Oncology Clinic

• Admissions per day: 0-1

• Patient volume:

  • 2 oncology consults per day

  • 1 hematology consult per day

  • 12-16 follow-up visits per day

• This provider will not inherit an existing patient panel

• Panel will gradually build over time with a ramp-up period during the first 4-6 weeks

• Reason for coverage:
  Increase in patient volume while recruiting a permanent physician

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patient history, symptoms, and risk factors related to cancers and blood disorders

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing including:

  • Complete blood count (CBC)

  • Blood smears

  • Genetic testing

  • Bone marrow biopsies

  • Imaging studies (CT, MRI, PET)

  • Lumbar punctures

• Review and analyze biopsy results in collaboration with pathology

• Diagnose and stage hematologic and oncologic conditions

• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans with patients and families

• Order and manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments using evidence-based resources such as NCCN, Up To Date , and Micromedex

Practice Environment:

• General oncology case mix

• Breast cancer ( 30% of oncology volume)

• Prostate cancer ( 15%)

• OB/GYN, lung, and colorectal cancers ( 10-13% each)

• No induction therapies, bi-specifics, BMT, or CAR-T therapy

• EMR:

  • OncoEMR (outpatient)

  • Cerner (inpatient charting, lab results, and diagnostic imaging)

• Support staff includes:

  • Scheduler

  • Clinical Supervisor

  • Medical Assistant

  • Nurse Navigator

  • Social Worker

  • Triage RN

  • Infusion RNs

Requirements:

• Board Certified Oncology - Highly Preferred (Board Eligible considered if newly out of fellowship)

• Active California State License - Required

• Fellowship - Required (Hematology or Oncology accepted)

• BLS - Required

• DEA - Required

Why Santa Maria?

• Located along California's Central Coast with beautiful weather year-round

• Close proximity to beaches, vineyards, and outdoor recreation

• Easy access to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and the Pacific coastline

• A welcoming community with a growing healthcare system

What Recruit Well Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Prepaid Travel and Lodging

Recruit Well's Core Values:

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness