Locum Hematology/Medical Oncology Physician – Danville, Illinois

Availability & Schedule

• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Need: Approximately 7–10 weeks annually for provider PTO and training
• Estimated Shifts: 10 per month
• December 2026 Coverage Dates:
  • December 10–11: Day shift and night call
  • December 14–15: Day shift and night call
  • December 22: Day shift and night call

Shift Schedule

• Weekday Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Weekday Night Call: 3:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Call: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Important Availability Requirements

• Must be available for a combination of weekday day shifts, weekday night call, and 24-hour weekend call.
• Night-call-only candidates will not meet the coverage requirements.
• Providers must remain in the local area while on call and be able to report onsite if needed.
• Weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call are all-inclusive. No separate callback hours or additional callback compensation.

Licenses & Certifications

• State License: Active Illinois medical license required to apply
• IMLC Candidates: Not accepted
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• DEA: Required
• CSR License: Required
• ACLS: Required
• BLS: Required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Specialty Mix: 70% Medical Oncology / 30% Hematology
• Provide medical oncology and hematology consultations and ongoing patient care.
• Round on hospitalized oncology patients before clinic hours.
• Manage patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Respond to telephone calls and provide onsite care when required.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Complete documentation and maintain accurate medical records.
• AML: Must be comfortable managing AML patients; no new AML patients are expected.
• Bone Marrow Procedures: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy may be needed.
• Bone Marrow Transplant: Not required.
• No coverage for specialties outside oncology.

Daily Schedule & Workload

• Hospital Rounding: 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
• Clinic Hours: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Clinic Volume: Approximately 10 patients per day, primarily established patients scheduled for treatment
• New Patients: No new patient visits expected
• Urgent Consults: Stat consultations only
• Inpatient Rounding: Approximately 1–10 patients, typically fewer
• Average Admissions While On Call: 5 reported

Practice Setting & Support

• Practice Type: Solo, hospital-based practice
• Coverage Model: Physician works independently
• Locations: Single site
• APP Coverage: Available
• Support Staff: Registered nurses and nurse navigators
• Patient Population: Oncology patients only for inpatient rounding
• EMR: Epic

Important Notes

• Coverage dates beyond the listed December dates will depend on the permanent provider's PTO and training schedule.
• The physician must be comfortable with both clinic duties and inpatient rounding.
• Candidates must be available for daytime coverage and scheduled call responsibilities.
• Call coverage requires remaining local and responding onsite when needed.

Referral Opportunity

Generous referral fees available for qualified candidate referrals.

• A rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness