Description

Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• 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
  
  • 5 days/week
    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights & Weekends
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:2
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Aug 31
  
• Sep 08, 21, 28
  
• Oct 05, 19, 26
  
• Nov 02, 16, 23, 30
  
• Dec 21, 28
  

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Average Daily Volume: 17 
  
  • 1hr (new patients), 20 min (follow ups) 
    
• Admissions: 1
  
• Rounding: Yes
  
• Phone Consults: 2
  

• No. of Beds in the Dept: 18 chemo suites
  
• EMR System: Mosiaq
  
• Specialty Backup: Radiation Oncology
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 5, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1
  
  • Pharmacist
    

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: NM License or willing to obtain
  
• Certifications: BLS
  

• Provide full-time coverage Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, with potential for weekend call.
  
• Manage a daily patient volume of approximately 17 patients, including 1-hour new patient appointments and 20-minute follow-ups.
  
• Share weekday night call responsibilities with other providers, handling RN questions regarding patient calls, chemotherapy patients, and minimal ED consults.
  
• Participate in weekly tumor boards and collaborate with dedicated pharmacists, radiation oncology, and support staff in a COC-accredited Cancer Center.
  
• Utilize the Mosiaq EMR system for all patient documentation and care coordination.