Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hematology and Oncology in Waterford, CT

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hematology/Oncology (NP/PA)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Waterford, CT (with coverage also in Norwich and Plainfield, CT)
• Service Setting: Outpatient, with potential inpatient component
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 09/24 28/2026 (minimum 3 months, potential extension)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 8a 4:30p (negotiable) COVERAGE DATES
• Start: 09/24/2025 (minimum 3-month commitment)
• End: 02/28/2026 (with possible extension)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (hematology/oncology population)
• Patient Volume/Census: Full daily schedule (8 hours patient-facing per day)
• Admissions: Potential inpatient consults if applicable
• Rounding: Limited, primarily outpatient-focused
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General oncology and benign hematology; GI/GU oncology focus preferred but not required
• Procedures: Bone marrow biopsies in-office
• APP Duties: Follow-up visits, chemotherapy education, emergent infusion center support

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Specialty Backup Available: Oncology group support
• Support Staff Available: Infusion center staff, RNs, MAs
• Reason for Coverage: Provider on FMLA leave

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (if inpatient coverage included)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Potential expedited credentialing
• Credentialing Timeline: Typically 90 days; expedited requests possible with CT license
• Compliance

Requirements: Standard immunizations and credentialing requirements

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate (APP): Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Bone marrow biopsies (in-office)
• Outpatient hematology/oncology procedures as appropriate

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Connecticut license required
• Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology (for physicians)
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: None specified
• Experience: 1+ year; oncology/hematology experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Ability to manage oncology patients independently; APPs experienced in oncology encouraged

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage outpatient oncology and hematology patient base
• Provide chemotherapy education and support infusion center staff
• Perform bone marrow biopsies in-office
• Cover inpatient consults as needed (if within provider scope)
• Take on-call responsibilities (physicians only, every 3rd weekend and 1 weekday per week)
• Collaborate with oncology team, APPs, and support staff to ensure continuity of care

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.