Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Santa Cruz, CA
- Service Setting: Ambulatory
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Sep 29, 2026 - Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Tue - Fri, 8a - 5p
- Reason for Coverage: Physicians leaving to start their own practice
- Average Daily Volume: 13-18 patients per day
- Case Mix: Hematology & Oncology
- No. of Beds in Department: 17-bed inpatient oncology unit, 15-bay infusion center
- EMR System: Cerner
- Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, Radiation Oncology, Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, Research Coordinators, Genetic Counselors
- Support Staff Available: Dedicated RN staff, Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, Pharmacy Liaison, Research Coordinators, Genetic Counselors
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: Up to 90 days
- Chemotherapy administration
- Infusion therapy
- Patient consultations
- Management of hematologic and oncologic conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Board Certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology (Board Eligible considered)
- Licenses: Active California License (CA)
- DEA: Active DEA Certification
- Certifications: BLS (preferred)
- AOther Qualifications: Completion of accredited post-graduate training program, Clean malpractice/background
- Provide expert hematology and oncology care to patients in outpatient clinic setting.
- Utilize the co-located Solari Infusion Center for chemotherapy and infusion therapy delivery.
- Collaborate with nurse navigators, social workers, and multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient journey.
- Participate in weekly tumor boards and daily multidisciplinary rounds.
- Manage a patient volume of 13-18 patients per day.
