Locum Tenens Hematology/Oncology need in CA

Location: Oxnard, CA
Setting: Outpatient Chemotherapy & Infusion Center

Coverage Dates: December 1–21 (additional 2026 gaps likely)

Position Overview

This role is with a solo-provider outpatient Oncology/Hematology clinic and Chemotherapy/Infusion Center. A dedicated midlevel provider supports patient flow, orders, and overall clinic operations.

There are no hospital consults. Remote call is required, and the provider may collaborate with ER physicians or hospitalists for admissions. The local hospital does not have inpatient oncology services.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM + night call

• Friday–Sunday: 24-hour remote call coverage

• Availability Needed: Dec 1–21, 2025 (possible continuation into 2026)

Clinical Duties

• Full scope of diagnosis, staging, precision medicine, symptom management, and treatment for Hematology/Oncology patients

• Medical oversight of oncology/hematology clinic and infusion services

• Must be onsite for all infusion treatments

• Infusion Center performs:

  • Chemotherapy & immunotherapy

  • Blood & platelet transfusions

  • Hormone therapy

  • Antibiotic therapy

  • Rheumatoid arthritis injections

  • Therapeutic phlebotomies

Required Procedures: None

Patient Volume

• 15–21 patients/day, Monday–Thursday

• Shared between MD and long-term NP

• Approximately 75% of visits placed on the MD’s schedule

• Current call load: ~5 calls per day (24/7 weekly coverage)

Support Staff

• 1 Clinic RN

• 3 Infusion RNs

• 2 Medical Assistants

• 2 Front Office Clerks

• 1 Quality Analyst/Billing

• NP onsite Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (covers Friday infusions and occasional Friday appointments)

EMR Systems

• Clinic: iKnowMed

• Infusion Center: Cerner

Requirements

• Active State Medical License

• Medical Oncology Fellowship

• CA DEA, BLS, ACLS
  

Preferred / Accepted

• Board Certified in both Oncology & Hematology (highly preferred)

• Will accept Board Eligible

• Can consider candidates boarded in Oncology OR Hematology

Credentialing

• Timeline: 30–60 days