Medical Oncologist – Minnesota | Full-Time Locums
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Medical Oncologist for a six-month locum assignment beginning November 2026 at a well-supported outpatient cancer program in New Ulm, Minnesota. Full-time coverage is highly preferred, with the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract.
Assignment Details
- Start: November 9, 2026
- Six-month assignment with the option to extend
- Two positions available
- Coverage needed as soon as possible
- December availability strongly preferred
- One physician covering the duration of the assignment is preferred
- Two physicians may be considered to share coverage
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- No call
- No weekends
- No block scheduling
Practice Setting
- Outpatient Oncology and Infusion Center
- Critical Access Hospital
- Adult Level IV Trauma Center
- Five clinic exam rooms
- Nine infusion chairs
- Two private infusion rooms
- Onsite coverage preferred
- Limited telehealth opportunities may be available
Clinical Responsibilities
- New patient consultations
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Chemotherapy oversight
- Immunotherapy management
- Ongoing disease management and follow-up
- Review laboratory studies and imaging
- Coordinate treatment plans with the infusion team
- Manage urgent patient needs
- Complete documentation within 24 hours
Patient Population
- 13–20 patients per day
- Broad outpatient hematology and oncology practice
- Solid tumor malignancies
- Active hematologic disorders
- Active treatment, surveillance, and follow-up patients
Program Resources
- Infusion services
- PET imaging, including PSMA PET
- CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine
- Onsite laboratory services
- Palliative care
- Genetic counseling
- Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship programs
- Clinical trial opportunities through NCI-supported research programs
Multidisciplinary Support
- Dedicated oncology research nurse
- Oncology nurse navigator
- RN and LPN support
- Infusion nursing team
- Oncology social worker
- Dietitian
- Mental health services
- Financial navigator
- Centralized prior authorization team
- APP support being added
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Medical Oncology experience required
- Minnesota license or IMLC preferred for a faster start
- COVID-19 vaccination not required
Credentialing
- 90–120 days
- Emergency privileges may be available
- Four non-billable orientation hours