Physician

Hematology/Oncology Physician (Locum to Perm Consideration)

Seeking one full-time and one part-time Hematology/Oncology physician to begin around March 1, pending credentialing, for outpatient clinic-based practice. Providers should indicate interest in full-time or part-time availability at submission. Strong long-term fit candidates may be considered for permanent placement.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: Approximately 3/1 (pending credentialing)

• Schedule: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

  • Full-Time: 5 days per week

  • Part-Time: 2 3 days per week

• Practice Setting: Ambulatory clinic with co-located infusion center

• Location: Santa Cruz, California

• FTE: 1.0 (full-time option)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in an outpatient setting

• Utilize the on-site Premier (Solari) Infusion Center with 15 private infusion bays

• Collaborate with nurse navigators, social workers, and multidisciplinary care teams to support patients from diagnosis through survivorship

• Average patient volume: patients per day

Clinical Infrastructure & Support

• EMR: Cerner

• Support Staff: Dedicated RNs, nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaison, research coordinators, genetic counselors

• Inpatient Support: 17-bed inpatient oncology unit with daily multidisciplinary rounds

• Additional Resources: Weekly tumor boards, rapid diagnosis clinic, two radiation centers, clinical trials, tele-genetics, survivorship and bereavement programs, Katz Cancer Resource Center, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage

Reason for Coverage

• Physicians departing to start their own practice

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: Up to 90 days

• Emergency privileges: Not available

Candidate Requirements

• Active California medical license (required)

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program (required)

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology (BC highly preferred)

• Active BLS and DEA (required)

• Clean malpractice and background history (required)

• NPDB self-query dated within 30 days of presentation (required)

Additional Notes

• Travel must follow CSH travel policy

• Air travel permitted

• Candidates should clearly state interest in full-time or part-time availability at submission