Hematology/Oncology Physician

About this job

We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician for ongoing locum coverage in Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a low-frequency assignment offering 5 consecutive days per month with additional remote inbox coverage between onsite visits.

Assignment Details

• Coverage needed ASAP
• Current approval through March 30, 2027
• 5 consecutive days per month
• Outpatient Hematology/Oncology
• No call
• Remote inbox coverage between onsite visits

Schedule

• 5 consecutive days per month
• 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• 1-hour lunch
• No call

Practice Setting

• Critical Access Hospital
• Adult and geriatric patients
• Approximately patients per day
• Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Infusion services
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient Hematology/Oncology care
• Medical Oncology management
• Hematology management
• Bone marrow biopsies
• Infusion-related patient management
• Remote inbox, patient calls, and clinical decision-making between onsite visits

Clinical Support

• 4 infusion chairs with additional PACU overflow space
• 2 3 infusion nurses per shift
• Oncology clinic RN
• Medical Assistant
• Hospital pharmacy manages chemotherapy and other infusions
• Tumor board available
• Outside referrals are available, commonly to Seattle-area specialists

Requirements

• Hematology/Medical Oncology Physician
• Active Alaska license required at presentation
• Alaska DEA required
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS required
• Epic experience
• Clean credentialing file required

Credentialing

• Fast credentialing anticipated for clean files
• 8 hours of non-billable orientation

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Hematology/Oncology Physician with an active Alaska license who can provide 5 consecutive onsite days per month and assist with remote inbox management between visits. The physician should be comfortable working independently and performing bone marrow biopsies.