Opportunity:
Physician - Hematology Oncology
Job Details:
- Full-time locum need with candidates required to be available a minimum of 2 weeks per month (Monday through Thursday)
- 16 shifts per month with 8-hour shift lengths and clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- On-call responsibility of potentially one week and one weekend per month via phone calls only
- Inpatient responsibilities are minimal; hospitalists admit all patients and physicians typically only field phone calls from hospitalists
- Job responsibilities include consults, follow-up care, and overseeing administration of antineoplastics in the clinic
- Daily clinic patient volume of 16-20 patients with appointment lengths of 15-20 minutes for follow-ups and 60 minutes for consults
- Services offered include antineoplastics, phlebotomies, IV IgG, iron therapy, and bone marrow biopsies
- Practice supported by 2 nurses per provider along with referral and triage nurses, reception, lab, social worker, referrals, and dietician
- 2 Advanced Practice Providers on staff; supervision of APPs is not expected
- Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy available on-site
- Patient demographics limited to adults 18 years and older
- EMR system is EPIC
- Teaching opportunity available
- Board Certification in Hematology & Oncology required; candidates Board Certified in Oncology with strong Hem/Onc experience will also be considered
- Fellowship training in Hematology & Oncology required
- Active Iowa license or active IMLC required
- Experienced candidates preferred; new graduates will also be reviewed
- Clean malpractice and background history required
Facility:
This facility is a full-service medical center providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the surrounding community. The oncology practice is well-equipped with on-site medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy support, and maintains a collaborative care environment with a strong nursing and ancillary staff team. The center offers a teaching opportunity and utilizes EPIC as its electronic medical records system, ensuring an efficient and modern clinical experience.
Location:
Waterloo, IA
Waterloo offers a welcoming Midwestern community with a rich cultural scene, affordable cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Cedar River. The area provides a strong sense of community and a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals looking for a balanced lifestyle.
