Ongoing Locum Hematology/Oncology Opportunity – Santa Cruz, CA

Dominican Hospital | Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican

Job Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
Setting: Ambulatory / Outpatient Clinic
Start Date: Targeting 3/1 (pending credentialing)
Credentialing Timeline: Up to 90 days
EMR: Cerner

Position Overview

Dominican Hospital, in partnership with Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican, is seeking Hematology/Oncology physicians to support their established outpatient clinic in Santa Cruz, CA. The site is currently recruiting 1 full-time and 1 part-time physician, with strong interest in transitioning the right candidate(s) into a longer-term or permanent role.

This position is based in a modern, patient-centered ambulatory setting with a premier, co-located infusion center and robust multidisciplinary support.

Schedule & Availability

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Full-Time: 5 days per week

• Part-Time: 2–3 days per week

• Patients per Day: Approximately 13–18

Clinical Setting & Responsibilities

• Setting: Ambulatory / Outpatient

• Duties:

  • Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care

  • Utilize the co-located Solari Infusion Center for treatment delivery

  • Partner with nurse navigators, social workers, and support staff to ensure continuity of care from diagnosis through survivorship

Premier Infusion Center Details:

• 15 private infusion bays

• Central nursing hub focused on safety, efficiency, and patient comfort

Support & Clinical Infrastructure

• Dedicated RN staff

• Nurse navigators & social workers

• Pharmacy liaison for oral oncology medications

• Research coordinators & genetic counselors

• 24/7 anesthesia coverage

• 17-bed inpatient oncology unit with daily multidisciplinary rounds

• Weekly tumor boards

• Rapid diagnosis clinic

• Two radiation centers

• Access to clinical trials, survivorship programs, tele-genetics, and bereavement support

Requirements

• Active California Medical License – REQUIRED (deal breaker)

• Board Certified Hematology – Highly Preferred (BE considered)

• Board Certified Medical Oncology – Highly Preferred (BE considered)

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program – Required

• Active DEA – Required

• Active BLS – Required

• Clean malpractice & background – Required

• NPDB Self-Query (dated within 30 days of submission) – REQUIRED

Facility Information

Dominican Hospital

• 222-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital

• Recognized for quality and patient safety

• Affiliated with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems

Clinic Address:
1555 Soquel Drive, Suite 350
Santa Cruz, CA

Community Highlights – Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz offers a rare blend of coastal living, redwood forests, and year-round sunshine. Physicians enjoy beaches, hiking, biking, world-class surf, a vibrant arts scene, excellent schools, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area — all while practicing in a collaborative, patient-focused medical community.