Oncology Physician - Fargo, ND

Job Description
Join a dynamic outpatient oncology team providing comprehensive hematology/medical oncology care, infusion services, and multidisciplinary support. You’ll work in a high-volume infusion center with a dedicated staff of physicians, nurses, navigators, and counselors, delivering care to adult patients across a wide range of cancer diagnoses. The role offers a flexible schedule of two weeks per month with typical weekday hours.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Schedule: Days – 2 weeks per month, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (approximately 20 patient encounters per shift)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Fargo, ND
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oncology and hematology assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage ongoing care.
• Administer and supervise chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions in a 14-chair infusion center (expanding to 18 chairs).
• Coordinate care with nurse navigators, social workers, genetic counselors, and palliative-care physicians.
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Medical Oncology.
• Completion of a three-year oncology fellowship.
• Minimum of 45–120 days for credentialing; able to start promptly after completion.
• Eligibility to obtain malpractice coverage with tail.
• No additional certifications (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS) required.

Working Hours

• Day shifts, two weeks per month.
• Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Approximately 20 patient encounters per shift; flexibility to accommodate infusion center volume.

Skills

• Expertise in cancer treatment protocols and infusion therapy.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient-education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with EMR systems and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and staff.