Locums - Joplin, Missouri, Hematology/Oncology Job
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking Hematology/Oncology physicians for an ongoing locum opportunity at a state-of-the-art cancer center in Joplin, Missouri. This is an excellent long-term assignment offering strong clinical support, light call, and access to cutting-edge oncology technology.
Coverage Details-
Start Date: April 1, 2026
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Duration: Ongoing
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Providers Needed: 2
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Availability Requirement: Minimum of 2 weeks per month
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Strong Preference: Provider able to cover 4 weeks per month (no job sharing for partial schedules)
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Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Flexibility: May include a half-day off during the week (Monday–Thursday)
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Call:
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Light beeper call
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Some weekday evenings
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Weekend hospital call only
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Call Ratio: 1:3
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Response Time: 15 minutes
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Night Call Census: 1–2 patients
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Hospital-based outpatient oncology clinic
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Hospitalist team admits new patients
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Assigned & unassigned patient mix
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Admissions required
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Clinic Patients: 18–25 per shift
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Average Clinic Census: 15–23 patients per day
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Phone Consults: 0–3 per shift
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Beds in Facility: Less than 10
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Primarily Medical Oncology and Hematology (approx. 60/40 split)
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Consults and follow-ups
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Bone marrow biopsy/transplant experience preferred (can be flexible)
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2 full-time physicians
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2 full-time APPs
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Strong ancillary and hospitalist support
This facility is home to some of the most advanced cancer treatment technology in the region, including:
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da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery
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Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator
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IMRT, stereotactic radiation & 3D radiotherapy
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PET/CT imaging
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SpaceOAR Hydrogel prostate cancer treatment
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Region’s only Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
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Board Certified or Board Eligible – Hematology/Oncology
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Fellowship preferred
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ACLS, ATLS, BLS required
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EMR: Epic
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Trauma Level II
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Hospital Stroke Certified
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A rated malpractice
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Weekly direct deposit
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24/7 dedicated recruiter support
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Professional onboarding and credentialing
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Prepaid Travel and Lodging
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness