Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Oncologist – Physician Services
Location: Providence, RI 02908
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Setting: 99% Outpatient, 1% Inpatient
On-Call: Required (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Oncologist to provide expert consultation and patient care in a predominantly outpatient clinical setting, with minimal inpatient coverage. The physician will work as part of a multidisciplinary care team, focusing on comprehensive oncology services including diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties (Approx. 90% Direct Patient Care):
•    Evaluate and manage oncology patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
•    Triage consults and coordinate care with primary care and specialty providers.
•    Conduct comprehensive assessments, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and develop treatment plans.
•    Provide discharge education and continuity of care planning.
•    Participate in tumor board discussions and other interdisciplinary meetings.
•    Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Administrative/Other Duties (Approx. 10%):
•    Participate in peer reviews, professional practice evaluations, and quality initiatives.
•    Maintain required documentation for compliance, credentialing, and audits.
•    Support coverage needs during staff absences or emergencies (with 2-hour replacement window if unavailable).
•    Comply with clinical scheduling and patient access standards, including clinic wait times and timely consult completion.

On-Call Coverage
•    Must be available for after-hours phone consultations.
•    Required to respond within 15 minutes by phone and report on-site within 60 minutes when necessary.
•    On-call schedule will be coordinated with internal oncology staff.
•    Overtime compensation applies for callback hours.

Licensure & Certification:
•    Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
•    Board Certification in Internal Medicine – Medical Oncology (ABIM).
•    Current BLS and ACLS certification (or equivalent).

Education:
•    MD or DO from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school.
•    Proof of education and certifications required.

Experience:
•    Minimum of 2 years clinical oncology experience (inpatient and outpatient preferred).
•    Prior federal or VA healthcare experience is a plus.

Technical Proficiency:
•    Fluent in spoken and written English.
•    Familiarity with EMRs and oncology-specific documentation.
•    Must adhere to facility policies, medical staff bylaws, and quality standards.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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