Physician / Hematology / South Dakota / Locum tenens / Physician / Hem Onc / Hematology / Oncology /

Currently seeking a Hem / Onc - Hematologist / Oncologist to fill a 6-month contract at a veteran care facility in Sioux Falls, SD. Interested candidates will possess a Board Certification in Hem / Onc - Hematology / Oncology and recent experience providing direct patient care.

Schedule details :

Full time opening with 40 hours per week

Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

6-month base contract with possible extension

Responsibilities of the Hem / Onc - Hematologist / Oncologist

Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment and education of patients with Hematologic or Oncologic disease.

Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consult requests to ensure timely care for patients suspected of having Hematology / Oncology needs.

Order and supervise the administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Participate in the multidisciplinary tumor board.

Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsies.

Perform goals of care conversations and collaborate with the Hospice and Palliative Care team to coordinate care and manage symptoms of patients with advanced disease.

Perform administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews, and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) to be completed every 6 months

Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and / or Nurse Practitioners working in the Hematology / Oncology clinic.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, teams, workgroups as requested.

Contractor Provider rounds shall be conducted on postoperative patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and on the wards. All cases will be discussed in morbidity and mortality conferences, and the contractor physician(s) will provide appropriate information to the COR for inclusion in departmental reports.

Contractors physician(s)shall provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Hematology / Nephrology clinical patients

Requirements of the Hem / Onc - Hematologist / Oncologist

Board Certification by the American Board of Optometry

Current BLS / ACLS / CPR certification

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

DEA Certificate

Copy of diplomas

3 References (at least one supervisor required)

Vaccination Record

Benefits and Compensation for the Hem / Onc - Hematologist / Oncologist

Salary : $200 / hour

1099 employment

Travel to and from assignment covered

Lodging and car rental included