Medical Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Iowa

Job description

About the facility

This large hospital operates as part of an established healthcare system providing comprehensive medical services to the regional community. The facility maintains modern oncology capabilities and utilizes the EPIC EMR system for patient documentation. The healthcare system offers a collaborative approach to cancer care with dedicated support staff and integrated treatment protocols.

About the facility location

This Iowa region features notable attractions including the Field of Dreams Movie Site and the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, along with various parks and historic sites. Visitors can explore destinations such as the Iowa State Fairgrounds, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Amana Colonies, and Maquoketa Caves State Park. The region offers water parks like Adventureland, Lost Island, and Boji Splash for recreation, with additional amenities including bicycle and kayak rentals and various special events throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The medical oncologist will deliver comprehensive outpatient cancer care in a collaborative healthcare environment, managing 20 patients daily during standard business hours. The position requires conducting new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and treatment planning while maintaining accurate documentation through the EPIC EMR system. The clinician will work closely with an outreach physician and full-time nurse practitioner to ensure coordinated patient care. Board certification in Medical Oncology is mandatory for this role that focuses exclusively on outpatient services with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20
• Support staff: 1 outreach physician and 1 full-time nurse practitioner
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• # of new consults: 1
• Treament type(s): Comprehensive medical oncology treatments and therapies

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Sophia Voulopos

Call / Text: (678) 690-8064
Email: sophia.voulopos@locumtenens.com

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