Physician - Oncology

Royal Surgical Associates; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 277,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates is seeking a DO/MD Medical Oncologist for intermittent coverage in Danville, Illinois. The assignment runs 7-10 weeks per year to support the permanent provider during PTO and training, with December 2026 dates already available.

Expect a mix of hospital rounds, clinic hours, and on-call duties, with a 70/30 split between Medical Oncology and Hematology. On-site coverage, RNs and navigators, and a supportive system.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license required; IMLC not accepted.
• Rounding in hospital 8:00–9:00, clinic 9:00–4:30.
• Practice split: 70% Medical Oncology, 30% Hematology.
• Inpatient rounding on oncology patients; 1–10 patients usually.

Responsibilities

• Round in hospital prior to clinic hours; see clinic patients 9:00–4:30.
• Cover a combination of weekday day shifts, weekday night call, and weekend 24-hour call.
• On-site reporting required for weekend/after-hours calls; local area residency preferred.

Skills

Medical Oncology

Hematology

On-call coverage

Job description

Opportunity: DO;MD - Medical Oncology Job Details: Medical Oncologist needed to provide intermittent coverage throughout the year, approximately 7-10 weeks annually to support the permanent provider during PTO and training Coverage dates will be determined based on the permanent provider's PTO and training schedule

Upcoming December 2026 coverage dates available: December 10-11: Day shift and night call December 14-15: Day shift and night call December 22: Day shift and night call

Providers must cover a combination of weekday day shifts, weekday night call, and 24-hour weekend call; providers available for night call only will not meet coverage needs

Providers must remain in the local area while on call and be able to report onsite if called in, particularly for weekend 24-hour call coverage

Active Illinois license required; IMLC not accepted

Provider will round in the hospital prior to clinic hours (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM), then see patients in the clinic from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Practice split is approximately 70% Medical Oncology and 30% Hematology

Scheduled patient load includes approximately 10 clinic patients, mostly patients in for treatment; no new patients will be seen by the locum

Inpatient rounding on oncology patients only, typically 1-10 patients

Procedures may include bone marrow aspiration and biopsy if needed

Will treat AML patients, but no new AML cases; bone marrow transplants are not required

Solo, hospital-based practice with clinic and inpatient duties at one site

Support staff includes RNs and nurse navigators

Call coverage is all-inclusive for weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call

Facility: This is a hospital-based medical oncology practice operating within a well-established healthcare system. The facility provides comprehensive oncology and hematology services, supporting patients through treatment, consultations, and ongoing care. The team utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, with strong support staff including registered nurses and nurse navigators to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Location: Danville, IL Danville, Illinois offers a welcoming Midwestern community with affordable living and a rich history, situated conveniently near the Illinois-Indiana border. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions, while maintaining proximity to larger cities like Champaign-Urbana and Indianapolis.