About The Position
Wellhart is seeking an experienced Medical Oncologist for a 125-day locum tenens assignment in New York. The assignment begins on 11/17/2025 with normal clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled oncologist to provide comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on veteran-specific oncological cases. The position involves direct patient care, expert consultation, and treatment, including cases related to agent orange exposure, burn pit exposures, and other veteran-specific environmental exposures. The ideal candidate should be comfortable handling a full scope of oncological cases and be proficient in using the CPRS system.
Job Details:
Location: New York
Start Date: 11/17/2025
LOA: 125 days (with potential for extension)
Provider Type Needed: Medical Oncologist
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide expert oncological care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Manage a diverse range of oncological cases, including veteran-specific issues
• Conduct approximately 5 hours of inpatient coverage per week
• Perform 26 hours of bookable clinical time per week, seeing approximately 2 patients per hour
• Participate in tumor board discussions and other assigned tasks
• Follow established medication policies and procedures
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions
• Ensure proper communication of test results to providers and patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using CPRS system
• Adhere to all clinical protocols and safety standards
Additional Information:
• Any state license will be accepted
• Comfortable handling a full scope of oncological cases, including veteran-specific exposures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work efficiently in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Flexibility to adapt to the unique needs of veteran patients
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!