🔸Locum Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant – Outpatient | No Call | August Start | Potsdam, NY🔸MG

Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a locum tenens opportunity beginning August 3, 2026. This outpatient-focused assignment offers the opportunity to work within a growing oncology program alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a collaborative clinical environment.

The provider will primarily support outpatient oncology services with occasional inpatient consults as needed. The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced oncology setting managing a diverse patient population receiving advanced cancer therapies.

This is a 6-month assignment with a strong preference for full-time coverage, though near full-time availability may be considered.

About the facility

• Acute Care Hospital
• Outpatient Oncology Clinic
• Trauma Level III/IV
• 15 infusion chairs
• EMR: Epic (AI-assisted charting available)
• Practice setting: Primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient consults
• Average patient volume: 18-20 patients per day
• Oncology treatments include:
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Hormone therapy

Current Team Structure

• 1 MD
• 1 NP
• 3 CNA/CMA staff members

Unit Policies

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 1-hour lunch break
• Overtime as needed
• Cell phone use permitted and may be needed for AI charting tools
• Call-in process: Notify Director by phone or text

Dress Code

• Professional attire required
• Closed-toe shoes required

Compensation:

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

Travel expenses reimbursed, including:

• Mileage
• Rental car
• Hotel
• Flight

Malpractice Covered

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hematology and oncology patients in an outpatient clinic setting
• Administer and monitor oncology treatment plans
• Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy
• Conduct patient assessments, follow-up visits, and treatment evaluations
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and support personnel
• Document patient encounters using Epic EMR
• Provide occasional inpatient consult support as needed

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification required
• Board Eligible or Board Certified accepted
• Active New York license required at time of submission
• Epic EMR experience required
• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred
• Must have updated work history
• No employment gaps greater than 30 days
• If any malpractice history exists (dismissed or not), physician statement required
• Candidate submission must include current email address and phone number

Working Hours

• Start Date: August 3, 2026
• Assignment Length: 6 months
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 1-hour lunch break included
• No call required
• Full-time coverage highly preferred
• Flexible scheduling may be considered for near full-time availability

Observed holidays include:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Skills

• Hematology and oncology clinical management
• Chemotherapy and infusion therapy knowledge
• Patient assessment and treatment planning
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Adaptability in a growing clinical program
• Epic EMR proficiency
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Time management and organizational skills