Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Oncology - General/Other in Morehead, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Oncology - General/Other Location: Morehead, KY Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Oncology MD in Morehead, Kentucky, 40351!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-216679-MD-KY
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient; Outpatient; Clinic
• Call Required:  Negotiable
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

About the Facility

This mid-size academic medical center provides specialized hematology and oncology services across inpatient and outpatient clinic settings, with payer enrollment support available for the locum clinician. The facility maintains a clinical team that includes two additional physicians and two advanced practice providers to ensure continuous support throughout the assignment. Hospital credentialing for this position can be completed in approximately 30 days, with a target start date in July.

About the Facility Location

Morehead, Kentucky is home to a state university recognized among the top universities in the South, offering an academic and culturally active community environment. The area features Cave Run Lake, the region's largest recreational attraction, along with the Kentucky Folk Art Center, a railroad and historical museum, and a variety of antique and retail destinations. Visiting clinicians may take advantage of outdoor recreational opportunities and local events held throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The hematologist/oncologist will provide inpatient and outpatient clinic coverage on a day shift schedule, structured as either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week, with one daytime call responsibility per week and no night or weekend call obligations. The clinical case mix is approximately 70% oncology and 30% hematology, with the majority of work occurring in the outpatient clinic setting and approximately one day per week dedicated to inpatient rounds at the hospital. Clinicians are expected to handle 0-3 new consults and must maintain thorough documentation through the Epic EMR system for all patient encounters and treatment planning activities. Board certification in Medical Oncology and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Support Staff:  2 MDs, 2 APPs
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  no nights/weekends - like one daytime call responsibility per week
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Number of New Consults:  1
• Treatment Types:  70% oncology and 30% hematology;  mix of inpatient and outpatient clinic

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

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