Location: Richmond, VA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $245 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient medical oncology care for adult patients, managing an average census of 12-15 hospital patients per day
• Oversee and supervise an advanced practice provider (NP), offering clinical guidance and mentorship
• Cover weekday clinical service Monday through Friday and provide outpatient coverage as needed for physician vacations
• Identify, enroll, and manage patients participating in clinical trials and research studies
• Participate in required call coverage to ensure continuity of care
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Collaborate with hematology and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

• MD or DO (Physician) required
• Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology-Oncology preferred
• Eligible for or holding an active Virginia medical license (licensure assistance available)
• Experience in inpatient oncology care, comfortable managing daily hospital patient volumes
• Experience supervising and working alongside NPs or PAs
• Familiarity with clinical trials and willingness to enroll patients in research
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record
• Willingness to provide scheduled call coverage

Education

• MD or DO
• Completion of residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Medical Oncology/Hematology-Oncology

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge in Medical Oncology and Hematology
• Experience with inpatient oncology workflows and some outpatient continuity care
• Understanding of clinical trial enrollment and research processes
• Skilled in EPIC documentation, order entry, and clinical communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and mentor advanced practice providers
• Comfort managing adult patient populations with complex oncology needs

Benefits

• A supportive multidisciplinary team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get started quickly
• Malpractice coverage and streamlined onboarding support
• Professional development and continuing medical education support
• Flexible weekday schedule with predictable M-F daytime hours for work-life balance
• Travel coordination support and help with logistics for locum assignments
• Opportunity to participate in meaningful clinical research and academic collaboration
• Positive workplace culture with mentorship and growth opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond invites you to explore a charming mix of urban and outdoor life. Enjoy riverside walks and kayaking at the James River and Belle Isle, wander the boutiques and eateries of Carytown, and visit top cultural stops like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and historic Maymont. Savor the local food scene and craft breweries, catch live music, and take easy day trips to historic Williamsburg or scenic spots in the Shenandoah Valley. Plenty to do on your downtime between shifts.

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