Doctor of Medicine | Oncology - General/Other Location: Mississippi Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 2/3/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Oncology MD in Mississippi!
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Oncology Physician for a 33-day locum tenens assignment in MS. This role involves comprehensive holiday coverage from 7am-7pm, alongside one weekend per month. The Physician will focus on solid tumor patients, rounding with residents, supervising fellows, reviewing consults, and assisting with emergent chemotherapy orders.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage a patient population exclusively consisting of solid tumor patients; no hematology cases are involved.
- Round with residents, supervise fellows, and attest to resident and fellow notes.
- Review solid tumor consults and ensure all admissions and consults are seen and their notes attested within 24 hours.
- Be available to review outside-hospital transfer requests via the MedCom board.
- Assist and supervise fellows with emergent oncology chemotherapy orders through Beacon, as needed.
- Perform no independent notes or admission/discharge orders, as these are handled by house staff.
- Encourage trainee education during rounds, although no formal teaching is required.
- Perform no procedures.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Medical Oncology
- EMR: Epic
- Setting: Inpatient
- Call: Out of House Call, with limited phone availability after rounds for fellow questions.
- Patient Volume: 10-12 patients per day, capped at 20.
- LOA: 33 Days
- Staffing Mix: Nursing staff, MAs, and fellows
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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