Medical Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Denver, Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 276,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Medical Oncologist for a locum-tenens assignment in Colorado covering inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings. The role includes a day shift with weekend call on a 1:8 rotation, and you will manage 10–14 adult patients per day in the outpatient clinic with prescriptive authority maintained for the duration of the assignment.

The facility is a short‑term acute care center with Level III trauma designation, supported by on-site MAs, RNs, and NP/PAs.

Qualifications

• MD oncology background required
• Prescriptive authority preferred for duration of assignment
• Board Certification: negotiable

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients; plan treatment for hematology/oncology conditions
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings
• Manage 10–14 adult patients per day in the outpatient clinic; participate in day shift with 1:8 call rotation

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223333-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - November 1, 2027
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;Outpatient;Clinic
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This short-term acute care facility operates 98 licensed beds and holds a Level III Trauma Center designation, providing a broad range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and structured workflows to support coordinated oncologic and hematologic care delivery. On-site support staff, including MAs, RNs, and NP/PAs, are in place to facilitate quality patient care throughout the covered assignment period.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor recreation and regional attractions throughout the state. The region features year-round activities including hiking, wildlife viewing, and mountain recreation, as well as cultural and dining options. Opportunities for day trips and outdoor exploration are available across the state, providing a range of options for time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

A Medical Oncologist is required for locum tenens coverage spanning inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings, providing day shift services two days per week with weekend call on a 1:8 rotation. The clinician will manage 10-14 adult patients per day in the outpatient clinic, with a case mix of approximately 60% hematology and 40% oncology. Clinical responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and coordinated care delivery for general hematologic and oncologic conditions. Prescriptive authority must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:10-14 PPD
• Support Staff:MA, RN, NP/PA
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:1:8
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Number of New Consults:0
• Treatment Types:General hematology and oncology conditions; 60% hematology, 40% oncology