JOB OVERVIEW • Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Hematology & Oncology
• Job Type: Locum-to-Perm
• Location: Paducah, Kentucky
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p
• Call Schedule: Night Call; 5p-7a
- 3 to 6 nights/month
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: 100% Adults
• Average Daily Volume: 18-22 per day
• New Alloted Time:
- New Patient: 30 mins
- Follow up: 15 mins
• Case Mix: 70% Oncology; 30% Hematology
FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: MAs: Assigned to physician; PA/NPs: Available for follow-ups and new Hematology patients
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days after application submission
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Intrathecal Chemotherapy
• Intracavitary Chemotherapy
• Outpatient and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology care
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Board: Board Certified in Hematology or Medical Oncology
• Licenses: KY State License (Highly Preferred; IMLC eligible)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship required; Outpatient/Inpatient Hem/Onc experience required
• Other Qualifications: COVID Vaccination required; Self-Query NPDB report (within 30 days) required
Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide outpatient hematology and oncology care in clinic setting (95% of duties)
• Conduct hospital rounds and inpatient consultations (5% of duties)
• Manage daily patient panel of 18-22 patients including 2-3 new consults
• Share night call coverage of 3-6 shifts per month (5p-7a)
• Perform intrathecal and intracavitary chemotherapy procedures as needed
