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Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Providence, RI
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hematology and Oncology MD in Providence, Rhode Island, 02910!
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Hematology/Oncology Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Providence, RI
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Call
• Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekday call 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM; 1-2 weekends/month (7a-7a)
• Call Type: Beeper
COVERAGE DATES
• Ongoing coverage beginning March 9, 2026
• Approximately 16 scheduled clinical hours per week
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Outpatient 18–22 patients per day; inpatient consult volume varies
• Admissions: Yes, consult-based
• Rounding: Daily inpatient rounding, approximately 1–2 hours based on consult volume
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Hematology and oncology patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Meditech
• Office Equipment Available: Standard oncology clinic equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital services
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and clinical support staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary or Emergency Privileges Available: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, Airfare, and Car Rental: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Biopsies as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Rhode Island medical license or ability to obtain via emergency privileges
• Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: Board certification required
• Experience: Hematology/Oncology clinical experience required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinic care
• Perform inpatient hematology and oncology consults as needed
• Conduct daily inpatient rounding based on consult volume
• Perform biopsies and related procedures as required
• Accurately document patient encounters using paper charts and Meditech EMR
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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