Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity in Des Moines IA
Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hematology/Oncology
Salary $375.00 – $400.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/21/25
Hematology/Oncology Physician is needed to help with coverage OP and IP. Locum will be responsible for consult and any emergency issues. The hospitalist will be the primary provider for the Oncology floor.

Job Responsibilities

• Outreach: Yes, coverage on secondary location 8 days per month
• Telehealth: Yes
• Number of Physicians: 3
• Number of advanced Practice Providers: 3
• Supervision of APP expected: Yes
• Supervisor name: Primary Locums Physician
• Nursing support/Physician Nurse Ratio: Non-nursing roles
• Ancillary Staff per provider: 0.5 (scheduler, biller, CNA)
• Number of Exam rooms per provider: 2
• Medical Imaging: Yes
• Lab & Pharmacy: Yes
• Services/Procedures offered in the practice: Patient assessments, new treatment plans, ongoing treatment plans, changes in therapy, referral for ancillary services, end of life care, chemotherapy management, pain management... (radiation and surgical oncology management provided by existing providers with strong relationships)
• Clinic Provider daily volume: 10-30
• Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: 10-15 MercyOne Primary, 5-8 MercyOne Secondary
• Appointment Length: 20 mins.
• Patient Demographics: Primary Clinic; Medicare/ Medicaid/Commercial; Secondary Clinical; Commercial, Medicare
• EMR: AllScripts- moving to Epic in late May 2025

Qualifications

• Board Certified - REQUIRED (Board Certified in Medical Oncology is required. Board Certified in Hematology is preferred but not required)
• Fellowship trained in Medical Oncology/Hematology - REQURIED
• IA License - REQUIRED

Working Hours

• Patient Contact Hours: 6
• Clinic days: 5
• Clinic Hours: 8-5
• Procedure/OR days: 0
• On Call: Dependent on Locums/Part Time Providers Number
• Medical Hematology/Oncology coverage for 2 OP at secondary clinics (no transplants), and 3 OP days per week at primary clinic. IP coverage of both sites; APP will cover for provider.