Locums position in MO for Hematologist/Oncologist (Joplin)

Joplin, MO Open
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is looking for Locums position in MO for Hematologist/Oncologist (Joplin) in Joplin, MO. This local job opportunity with ID 3753487922 is live since 2026-07-14 20:10:08.

Work Schedule

Clinic hours: Monday – Friday weekly. Looking for full time coverage, but will consider doctors with at least 2 weeks availability each month. Start July forward. Ongoing longer-term need.

Call Schedule

On rotation: weeknight call ~1 full week/month; weekend call 1 week every 3–4 weeks. Weeknight call is outpatient only (1‑2 calls/night). Weekend call mostly handled by phone; some rounding needed.

Patient / Caseload Information

Primarily medical oncology and hematology patients.

  • Average patient census per clinic shift: 15–21
  • Night call patient census: 1–2
  • Hematology/Oncology split: ~40% Hem / 60% Med Onc
  • No acute leukemia or malignant hematology cases
  • Procedures: consults, follow-ups; bone marrow biopsy/transplant (BMT/BMB) preferred, but can work around
  • New patient admissions handled by Hospitalist
  • Rounding: assigned patients
Staff Information
  • RNs: 5
  • MAs: 5
  • PA/NPs: 3
  • Office Staff: 5
  • 2 Full‑time Physicians and 2 Full‑time APPs staff the clinic
Required Procedures / Skills
  • Consults and follow‑ups
  • Bone marrow biopsy/transplant (BMT/BMB) preferred but not strictly required
  • Inpatient and outpatient experience required
  • Call coverage (beeper‑based) with phone consults and occasional rounding
Worksite Information
  • Clinic and hospital (hospital on‑call for weekends and some weekday evenings)
  • Facility is Trauma Level 2 center
  • Facility is Stroke Certified
  • PEDS Level 2
  • Clinic features daVinci robot‑assisted surgery, Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator (IMRT, stereotactic radiation, 3D radiotherapy), PET/CT scans, SpaceOAR Hydrogel prostate treatment, and the region's only automated breast ultrasound (ABUS).
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