Job Details

JB-MO-HEMA-060426-10001
Start Date 06/04/2026
Description

We are seeking a Eligible Hematologist Oncologist for a long-term, full-time assignment in Missouri. This position is ideal for a provider who can commit to an exclusive, comprehensive monthly schedule—the facility will not accept job-share arrangements (e.g., 3 weeks on / 2 weeks off). You will work alongside an established, full-time team within a state-of-the-art cancer center.


?Clinical Details & Schedule

  • Clinic Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Opportunity for a half-day off during the week (Monday–Thursday), balanced with hospital call.
  • Volume Matrix:
  • Clinic Census: 15–23 patients per shift.
  • Night Call Census: 1–2 patients per night.
  • Case Mix: 40% Hematology / 60% Medical Oncology. Primarily managing standard solid tumors and benign/malignant hematology. No acute leukemia or highly aggressive malignant hematology.
  • Procedures: Inpatient and outpatient consultations, standard follow-ups. Bone Marrow Biopsies (BMB) are preferred, but the facility can work around a provider who does not perform them.
  • Admissions: Handled directly by the hospitalist team.
  • Call Profile: Beeper call with phone consultations and occasional rounding over the weekend.
  • EMR: Epic.


Requirements

  • Certification: Board Eligible (BE) in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
  • Licensure: Active Missouri (MO) Medical License or active IMLC assignment eligibility.
  • Life Support: Active ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications.
  • Staff Structure: The clinic is fully staffed by 2 full-time physicians and 2 full-time APPs.


Facility Profile

The cancer center is equipped with cutting-edge regional oncological technology, allowing for comprehensive on-site treatments, including:

  • Surgical Oncology: daVinci® Robotic Assisted Surgery.
  • Radiation Oncology: Elekta Versa HD (advanced linear accelerator offering IMRT, stereotactic radiation, and 3D radiotherapy).
  • Imaging & Diagnostics: PET/CT scans and the region’s only Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS).
  • Specialized Care: SpaceOAR Hydrogel for advanced prostate cancer management.


Timeline & Logistics

  • Credentialing: Standard process takes 90 days.
  • Expedited Track: Emergency privileges are available within 60 days for candidates with a clean file to facilitate an accelerated start.

Job Summary

Location Joplin, Missouri
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Board BC or BE
Coverage Type Call + Clinic

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