Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hematology and Oncology in Prestonsburg, KY

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Hematology/Oncology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Prestonsburg and Hazard, KY Service Setting: Outpatient | Oncology Clinic Coverage Type: Clinical Only (Scheduled No Call) Coverage Period: 01/12/2026 13 weeks (12 months preferred) Clinical Shift Schedule: 3 days/week minimum, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM COVERAGE DATES Start Date: 01/12/2026 Contract Length: 13 weeks (12 months preferred) Minimum Coverage: 3 days/week (ongoing preferred) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: ~15/day (low volume, solo provider) Admissions: No Rounding: Not Included Phone Consults: Not Specified Case Mix: ~60% Hematology / 40% Oncology FACILITY INFORMATION Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital No. of Beds in Department: Not Specified Trauma Level: Not Specified EMR System: Meditech Office Equipment Available: Not Specified Specialty Backup Available: APP support; 3 physicians at Hazard Support Staff Available: APPs Reason for Coverage: Supplemental/ongoing coverage gap (3 days/week need) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Not Specified Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: $TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: KY state license/ Willing to obtain Board: Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology DEA: Required Certifications: Not Specified Years of Experience Required: Not Specified Charting Experience: Meditech familiarity preferred Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently as a low-volume, solo outpatient provider; collaborate with APPs and affiliate physicians DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide outpatient hematology and oncology clinical care to adult patients Manage an average caseload of approximately 15 patients per clinic day Coordinate care with APP support and affiliate physicians at Hazard for specialty backup Document all patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records in Meditech Participate in standard clinical workflows for chemotherapy/infusion oversight and follow-up care Communicate with facility staff regarding coverage needs and patient care issues

Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky, US

Posted Date: 11/23/2025