Hematology & Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 102367
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Call Schedule:
• Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a (night call)
• Sat – Sun, 24-hour call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
• Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026
• Oct 05, 2026 – Oct 09, 2026
• Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
• Nov 02, 2026 – Nov 06, 2026
• Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 (closed Nov 24-25)
• Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
• Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 (closed Dec 25)
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 01, 2027 (closed Jan 1)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 17 patients/day
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 2
• Case Mix: Hematology/Oncology, Chemotherapy

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Beds in Dept: 18 beds (chemo suite)
• EMR System: Mosiaq
• Specialty Backup Available: Radiation Oncology, Clinical Pharmacists, Tumor Board
• Support Staff: 5 RNs, 1 MA, 1 APP

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: NM
• DEA: Active
• Certifications: BLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient hematology/oncology care including new patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Manage chemotherapy patients, including supervising chemo suite and responding to RN questions.
• Provide inpatient consultation services as needed for ED consults.
• Participate in weekend call coverage (24-hour call) and weekday night call.
• Collaborate with radiation oncology, pharmacists, and tumor board for comprehensive cancer care.