Minneapolis MN area HemOnc locum, 7 day blocks
Minnesota
Seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Locum Physician to provide inpatient coverage in the Minneapolis metro area. This role requires a physician to manage adult hematology/oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration, assessment of port integrity, and care for patients with vascular access devices (VAD/CV Catheters). The locum will be required to work weekends, with some overnight shifts included in the schedule.
### Key Responsibilities :
- Inpatient Care : Provide direct patient care for adult hematology and oncology patients in a hospital setting.
- Chemotherapy Administration : Administer chemotherapy treatments, including intrathecal chemotherapy.
- VAD/CV Catheter Management : Assess and manage VADs and CV catheters, including assessing port integrity.
- Call Coverage : Participate in call coverage from 5 pm to 8 am with a low volume of calls (average 1-2 calls per night).
- Documentation : Utilize the EPIC system for patient documentation.
- Weekend Shifts : Work weekend shifts as part of the 7-day per week schedule, including overnights.
### Qualifications :
- Board Certification : ABMS Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology (required)
- State License : Must hold an active Minnesota medical license (required)
- BLS Certification : Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Experience : Proven experience in hematology/oncology inpatient settings.
- Procedures : Expertise in the management of vascular access devices (VAD), central venous catheters (CV), and chemotherapy administration, including intrathecal chemotherapy.
### Additional Information :
- Credentialing Timeframe : 3-4 months (credentialing required before start)
- Call Schedule : 5 pm to 8 am, low call volume (1-2 calls per night)
- Hospital Designation : Level 1 trauma center
- Patient Load : Average of 10+ patients per day for rounding/call
- Documentation System : EPIC EMR
- Weekend and Overnight Shifts : Required
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