Physician - Heme/Onc

Royal Surgical Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Hematology-Oncology physician for locum coverage through 12/31/2026. Flexible scheduling: 2–5 days/week, with 2–4 weeks per month, possibly shared coverage.

Practice includes inpatient consults, outpatient clinic, infusion center; emphasis on hematology (~90%) and solid tumors (~10%). No bone marrow transplant; APP support across two hospitals. Epic EMR; tumor board participation; on-call coverage with 1:5 ratio.

Qualifications

• Board Certification required; active Michigan license strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Tumor Board; order tests and imaging; prescribe treatments.
• Support inpatient and outpatient hematology-oncology services.
• Collaborate with APPs and other specialists in a community hospital setting.

Skills

Board Certification Hematology-Onc

Active Michigan license

BLS certification

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Opportunity: Physician - Hematology Oncology

Coverage needed as soon as possible through 12/31/2026 for an FMLA gap. Flexible scheduling available: 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week and 2, 3, or 4 weeks per month; willing to consider more than one provider to split coverage.

Outpatient clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After-hours shared call pool with APP support; call hours from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 1 in 5 call ratio.

Practice setting includes inpatient consult service, outpatient clinic, and infusion center attached to the hospital. Patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients. Position is focused nearly entirely on hematology approximately 90% hematology and 10% solid tumor. Covers both malignant and benign hematology; benign heme patients outnumber malignant heme patients. Community practice setting; does not perform bone marrow transplants or other advanced academic center treatments. Possibility of covering solid tumor patients when on call for the practice. Radiation oncologists are present during locum tenens coverage. APP support includes 5 inpatient APPs covering 2 hospitals and 6 outpatient APPs. Average of 10 15 patients per day for inpatient rounding/call and 15 patients per day in the outpatient clinic. 6 physicians in the practice group.

EMR system: Epic. Required procedures include FNA/Biopsy. Required duties include participation on a Tumor Board, ordering tests and images, and prescribing. Board Certification required; active Michigan license strongly preferred. BLS certification required.

Facility: This facility is a well-established hospital system serving the greater Grand Rapids area, offering a comprehensive range of medical services including a dedicated Cancer Center connected directly to the hospital. The organization supports a robust hematology and oncology program with a multidisciplinary team including radiation oncologists and a strong APP support structure. The facility operates as a community-based practice providing personalized, patient-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI. Grand Rapids is a vibrant and growing city known for its thriving arts scene, world-class craft brewery culture, and strong sense of community, making it one of the most desirable mid-sized cities in the Midwest. Situated near the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline and surrounded by beautiful parks and outdoor recreation, Grand Rapids offers an exceptional quality of life for both work and leisure.