Hematologist/Oncologists Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinicin Santa Maria, Calif
LocumTenens.com
Friant, CA
Job Reference Id:
ORD-210154-MD-CA
Title:
MD
Dates Needed:
16 target days
Shift Type:
Day Shift
Assignment Type:
Outpatient; Clinic
Call Required:
No
Board Certification Required:
Yes
Job Duration:
Locums
About the Facility The facility functions as a Level II Trauma Center and maintains the region's only Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. The hospital features advanced cardiac care services and a Level III NICU, earning recognition as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for quality patient care. About the Facility Location Santa Maria, California, is a growing city of over 109,000 residents in northern Santa Barbara County, known for its, Santa Maria-style BBQ, renowned Pinot Noir wines, and agriculture-based economy. Located on the Central Coast, it offers a suburban, family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of Mediterranean-style homes and, more affordable, coastal living options! About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will conduct thorough evaluations of patient medical history, symptoms, and risk factors related to blood disorders and cancers. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as blood work, bone marrow biopsies, imaging studies, and genetic testing. The position involves analyzing biopsy results in collaboration with pathologists to determine disease type and stage. The clinician will formulate diagnoses and provide clear explanations to patients and families regarding blood cancers and disorders. Treatment responsibilities include ordering chemotherapy and immunotherapies while utilizing resources such as NCCN, UpToDate, and Micromedex for evidence-based care and medical necessity justification.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:
2 oncology consults, 1 heme consult, 12-16 follow-ups daily
Support Staff:
Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
Patient Population:
Adults
Location Type:
On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:
No
Government:
No
Number of New Consults:
3
Treatment Types:
Comprehensive hematology and oncology treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapies
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
About the Company
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.