Board-Certified Hematologist/Oncologist Locum Needs in SC!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Hematologist/Oncologist for locum tenens coverage due to the loss of a provider. This role primarily supports a free-standing cancer center with a mix of benign hematology and malignant oncology cases in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The position requires consistent monthly availability and a minimum six-month commitment.

Dates / Schedule

• Contract Length: Minimum 6-month initial contract

• Availability Requirement:

  • 4 weeks of availability per month

  • 4 days per week

• Call:

  • No call required during locum assignment

  • If placed permanently: 1 week of call every 6–8 weeks

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days

Job Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Free-standing cancer center

• Outpatient and inpatient oncology coverage

Patient Population:

• Adult and geriatric

Practice Composition:

• 65% benign hematology

• 35% malignant oncology

• 0% internal medicine

• 7 physicians in practice

• 6 APPs providing support

Patient Volume:

• Outpatient: ~25 patients per day

• Inpatient (rounding/call): ~20 patients per day

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Participation in Tumor Board

• Management of Bone Marrow Transplants

• Blood bank coordination

• Ordering diagnostic tests and imaging

• Prescribing medications

• Chemotherapy administration (performed by Nurse Oncologist)

EMR System: EPIC

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology – Required

• Active South Carolina Medical License – Required

• BLS Certification – Required

• DEA Registration – Required

• Clean Background (required for emergency temps) – Required

• Self-Query NPDB Report (dated within 30 days of presentation) – Required

• Must meet availability requirements (4 weeks/month, 4 days/week)

• Ability to commit to at least 6 months

This role is ideal for an experienced Hematology/Oncology physician seeking structured locum coverage in a collaborative oncology practice environment.