Medical Oncologist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Board-Certified/Eligible Medical Oncologist/Hematologist for a Locum Tenens assignment in Redding, CA. The role focuses on chemotherapy and infusion in a hospital setting, with a Mon–Fri schedule and on-call duties.

Candidate must hold a California medical license, a DEA certificate, and ACLS/PALS when applicable. Coverage runs Oct 19, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026, with support from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology and Hematology.
• Active California medical license.
• Active DEA license.
• ACLS certification (if moderate sedation) and PALS (if pediatric patients).

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services.
• Manage hematology/oncology patients including diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
• Provide oversight for infusion center treatments and ensure MD onsite for all treatments.
• Perform hospital consults as needed.
• Participate in call schedule (night call Monday-Thursday, weekend call Friday-Monday).

Job description

• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Call Type: Beeper
• Reason for Coverage: Shortage of providers

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-65899
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Medical Oncology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Redding, CA
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Call Type: Beeper
• Reason for Coverage: Shortage of providers

COVERAGE DATES

• Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
• Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
• Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
• Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
• Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
• Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026
• Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
• Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
• Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
• Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients per day
• Case Mix: Oncology/Hematology, all tumor types

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: iKnowmed (Clinic), Cerner (Infusion)
• Support Staff Available: RNs: 11, MAs: 2, Office Staff: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Chemotherapy administration and oversight
• Immunotherapy administration
• Blood/Platelet transfusions
• Hormone therapy
• Antibiotic therapy
• Rheumatoid arthritis injections
• Therapeutic phlebotomies

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology and Hematology
• Licenses: Active California License
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: ACLS (if moderate sedation), PALS (if pediatric patients)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services.
• Manage hematology/oncology patients including diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
• Provide oversight for infusion center treatments and ensure MD onsite for all treatments.
• Perform hospital consults as needed.
• Participate in call schedule (night call Monday-Thursday, weekend call Friday-Monday).