Hematologist/Oncologists Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Phoenix, Arizona

LocumTenens.com; Arizona; On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks an on-site MD to provide inpatient hematology/oncology coverage in Arizona. The assignment features a 24-hour call schedule and is locum tenens in nature, requiring board certification and prescriptive authority.

The clinician will manage oncology consults (12–15 per week) and work with the clinical team to transition hospital follow-up patients to outpatient care. This role emphasizes collaboration and availability across the assigned coverage period.

Qualifications

• Board certification is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required to practice.
• This is a 24-hour call inpatient assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inpatient hematology/oncology coverage with a 24-hour call schedule.
• Process oncology consults (12–15 per week) within the inpatient hospital setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate transition of hospital follow-up patients to outpatient settings; availability of oncology APPs Monday–Friday.

Skills

On-site availability

24-Hour Call

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-227061-MD-AZ
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Jan 4-10; Jan 11-17; Jan 18-24; Jan 25-31; Feb 1-7; Feb 8-14; Feb 15-21; Feb 22-28; Mar 1-7; Mar 8-14; Mar 15-21; Mar 22-28
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This large, not-for-profit academic medical center is one of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind, recognized for internationally renowned specialty services and a commitment to clinical excellence. The facility houses a dedicated neurological institute, a thoracic institute, a hernia institute, an orthopedic and sports medicine institute, and a dedicated cancer institute. Additional capabilities include a Level I trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, entertainment, and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the Phoenix Art Museum, ASU Gammage, and one of the largest municipal parks in the world, which features hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The metropolitan area hosts professional sports, live concerts, car shows, and motorsports events throughout the year, and a new International Dark Sky Discovery Center featuring the largest telescope in the greater area is scheduled to open in early 2027.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide on-site inpatient hematology and oncology coverage on a 24-hour call schedule (7:00 AM to 7:00 AM), Monday through Sunday, with a minimum of 2 weeks per month required. Responsibilities include availability for and processing of all oncology consults, averaging 12-15 per week within the inpatient hospital setting. Clinicians are expected to collaborate with the clinical team to facilitate transition of hospital follow-up patients to outpatient settings to support continuity of care. Two oncology APPs are available Monday through Friday to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 12-15 consults per week
• Support Staff: 2 oncology APPs, Monday-Friday
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Number of New Consults: 12
• Treatment Types: General Hematology/Oncology; inpatient hospital coverage; oncology consults; 12-15 consults per week; 24-hour call; on-site