Physician / Oncology - Hematology / Louisiana / Locum tenens / Hematologist/Onco

A cancer center attached to a large hospital is seeking a hematologist/oncologist for locum tenens coverage. During your assignment near New Orleans, head into town one day to get a taste of the beignets from Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter. The views are historic, but if you're looking for something more, head to the National WWII Museum for an in-depth look at the past. The practice setting includes both clinic and inpatient responsibilities. The role involves handling approximately two new consults per day. The position is set to start in October and will continue until a permanent hire is made. Weekday call coverage is for 24 hours, with fellows taking the first call and contacting staff as needed. The weekend call ratio is 1 in 10. The schedule runs from Monday to Friday, with clinic hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and inpatient hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including after-hours phone calls if on service. Dates Needed: October - Ongoing Call Ratio/Schedule: 1/10 Case Load/PPD: 12-15 clinic, 14-18 inpatient Shift Type: Day Shift; Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic Assignment Duration: Locums Number of New Consults: 0-1 Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Patient Population: Adults Support Staff: NP inpatient and outpatient, Navigator Government: No Reference ID: ORD-177620-MD-LA