Locums Physician - Medical Oncology - New Ulm, MN
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Locums Physician - Medical Oncology - New Ulm, MN
Location: New Ulm, MN
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Position Details
- Locum Tenens Assignment
- Practice Setting: Locums - New Ulm Medical Center
- Competitive Compensation Available
- Travel and lodging assistance may be available
Opportunity Overview
Locum Tenens Opportunity
Prime Staffing is seeking a qualified provider for an exciting assignment.
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*MN License or IMLC Required for Quick Start*
OP Infusion & Oncology Clinic
M-F; 8-4:30
Credentialing Timeframe is 90-120 days:
Would need help as soon as mid-August. (Likely need to target September 14 or early October start for credentialing purposes).
Coverage Needs:
Prefer onsite and one provider throughout contract, but open to discussions about some telehealth coverage.
6-month contract with option to extend.
FTE highly preferred. May consider splitting coverage between two locums providers.
Patients Per Day: 13-20
Support Staff: Will have LPN and RN support. APP support being added soon
Scope of Practice: No radiation.
Infusion clinic, Imaging, Nuc Med, Pet Scan, CT & MRI, Ultrasound, Lab in house for blood draws. Palliative Care, Telehealth.
Charting: 24-hour completion is expected
Interviews conducted by: President - New Ulm, Medical Director & Clinic Director
** Travel Cap Information **
Flight:
Economy Airfare only; first class and business class will not be reimbursed. Will reimburse up to 2 roundtrip flights per month. Any airfare over $1,000 roundtrip needs prior approval.
Lodging:
Not to exceed $200/night for hotel (to include taxes and hotel parking) or up to $4500 total per month for airbnb etc, in lodging reimbursements, with receipts.
Rental car/gas:
Standard/Economy rental car is reimbursable. Maximum daily rate is $100 (economy only). Optional coverage will not be reimbursed.
SUV is reimbursable in winter months. Maximum daily rate is $100 (economy only).
Reasonable gas expense incurred to and from work and airport will be reimbursed. Fill up prior to drop off.
Rental Car will be covered for duration of assignment, except during scheduled or requested time off.
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Mileage to get from home to facility, local mileage is excluded
Hotel parking
Baggage Fees - Standard baggage fees are reimbursable. Extra fees for checking golf clubs, snowboards, etc. are not.
Airport parking (economy only) is reimbursed or ride share services to get to/from airport in their hometown are reimbursed; black car service is not.
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Medical Oncologist Recruitment Talking Points
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Why Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) – New Ulm
• Community-based oncology practice with access to a larger integrated cancer network (AHCI) across metro and regional sites.
• Opportunity to practice full-spectrum medical oncology and hematology in a setting that values continuity of care and relationships.
• Multidisciplinary care team onsite and via telehealth, including:
o Oncology Nurse Navigator
o Oncology Clinic RNs and LPNs
o Infusion nursing team
o Oncology Research nurse
o Radiology department onsite. PETs (including PSMA PETs), MRI, & CT all available on site.
o Laboratory dept onsite.
o Dedicated Oncology Social worker, dietitian, mental health support, financial navigator access
o Oncology Provider Coordinator support -support scheduling
o Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship services
o Palliative care and genetic counseling (telehealth supported)
o Oncology/Infusion Department Nurse Manager
o Prior Authorization – centralized and supported by Allina
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What We Treat
• Broad outpatient oncology and hematology population
o Solid tumor cancers
o Hematologic conditions requiring active management
• Patients receiving:
o Chemotherapy
o Immunotherapy
o Oncology supportive therapies
• Access to clinical trials through MMCORC and NCI-supported research programs when eligible – AHCI New Ulm has a dedicated research nurse
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Scope of Practice & Clinical Experience
• Manage patient care across the full continuum:
o New patient consults and diagnosis
o Treatment planning and chemotherapy oversight
o Ongoing disease management and follow-up
• Provide care in a connected clinic + infusion model:
• Collaboration with:
o Surgeons, radiologists, pathologists
o Radiation oncology partners primarily with Andreas Cancer Center in Mankato, MN
o Primary care and specialty providers
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A Day in the Life (Typical Workflow)
Morning
• Review labs, imaging, and patient status prior to clinic
• New consults and follow-up visits in oncology clinic primarily for active treatment patients
Afternoon
• Ongoing clinic visits with a mix of:
o Active treatment patients
o Surveillance and follow-ups
• Coordination with infusion team to:
o Approve treatments
o Address lab abnormalities
o Manage urgent patient needs
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Practice Environment
• Outpatient-focused practice with strong nursing and operational support
• Clinic dept (attached to Infusion dept) Dedicated clinic staff:
o RN Oncology Nurse Navigator, Clinic RNs, LPNs/CMAs, and access to oncology provider coordinator
o 5 Clinic exam rooms.
• Infusion center includes:
o Open infusion chairs and private treatment rooms (9 chairs, 2 private infusion tx rooms, 2 fast track triage rooms.
o Infusion team structured to support:
o High-acuity oncology treatments
o Safe administration and monitoring of therapies
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Support & Resources
• Oncology nurse navigation to assist with:
o Coordination of care
o Patient education and support
• Integrated support services:
o Financial counseling
o Behavioral health and survivorship care
o Rehabilitation services
• Access to:
o Clinical trials
o Advanced cancer therapies
o Telehealth specialty care
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Impact & Opportunity
• Serve as a key leader and primary oncology provider in the New Ulm community
• Opportunity to shape care delivery, workflows, and patient experience
• Build meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients and families
• Practice high-quality oncology in a community setting with system-level support
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Optional Add-On (if you want to include in recruitment materials)
What makes this role unique:
• High level of autonomy with strong support structure
• Direct impact on patient access to oncology care locally
• Close-knit, collaborative team culture
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