Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Chemotherapy, Consulting, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Hematology, Insurance, Medical Records, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Radiation Therapy, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Las Cruces, NM
POSTED
12 days ago
JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
5 days/week
On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights & Weekends
Call Type: Beeper
Call Ratio: 1:2
Call Response Time: 20 minutes
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
COVERAGE DATES
Aug 31
Sep 08, 21, 28
Oct 05, 19, 26
Nov 02, 16, 23, 30
Dec 21, 28
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Average Daily Volume: 17
1hr (new patients), 20 min (follow ups)
Admissions: 1
Rounding: Yes
Phone Consults: 2
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in the Dept: 18 chemo suites
EMR System: Mosiaq
Specialty Backup: Radiation Oncology
Support Staff: RNs: 5, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1
Pharmacist
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC/BE
Licenses: NM License or willing to obtain
Certifications: BLS
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide full-time coverage Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, with potential for weekend call.
Manage a daily patient volume of approximately 17 patients, including 1-hour new patient appointments and 20-minute follow-ups.
Share weekday night call responsibilities with other providers, handling RN questions regarding patient calls, chemotherapy patients, and minimal ED consults.
Participate in weekly tumor boards and collaborate with dedicated pharmacists, radiation oncology, and support staff in a COC-accredited Cancer Center.
Utilize the Mosiaq EMR system for all patient documentation and care coordination.