Job description
JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Medical Oncology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Redding, CA Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (clinic) with night call and weekend call Call Type: Remote Reason for Coverage: Shortage of providers COVERAGE DATES Aug 31, 2026 (remote call only) Sep 01, 2026 – Sep 04, 2026 Sep 07, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026 Oct 05, 2026 – Oct 09, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 Nov 02, 2026 – Nov 06, 2026 Nov 09, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026 Nov 26, 2026 (remote call only, clinic closed) Nov 27, 2026 (remote call only, clinic closed) Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026 Dec 07, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 Dec 25, 2026 (remote call only, clinic closed) Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 15–20 per day Case Mix: Oncology/Hematology, All tumor types FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: i.
Knowmed (Clinic) and Cerner (Infusion) Support Staff Available: RNs: 11, MAs: 2, Office Staff: 3 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology and Hematology Licenses: Active CA License DEA: Active DEA Certification Certifications: ACLS (if moderate sedation required), PALS (for pediatric patients) Other Qualifications: Completed Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology Duties & Responsibilities Provide outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services in the Oncology/Hematology clinic and Infusion Center.
Perform hospital consultations and manage patient admissions in collaboration with ER physicians and hospitalists. Oversee diagnostic workup, staging, precision medicine, symptom management, and treatment planning for hematology/oncology patients. Supervise midlevel provider and support staff in patient flow, orders, and infusion treatments.
Participate in weekend and night call coverage, providing remote consultation and management.