Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Oncology - Medical Needed in OH

Job Description

We are seeking an Oncology - Medical Physician Assistant for an urgent 48-day assignment in Ohio, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care including on-treatment visits, cancer surveillance, and managing routine follow-ups for benign hematology patients. Responsibilities also include handling in-basket management for various patient communications and potentially supporting infusion nurses. The daily schedule will typically run from 8am to 6:30pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform on-treatment visits for patients.
• Conduct cancer surveillance activities.
• Manage routine follow-ups for benign hematology cases.
• Handle peer-to-peer and/or appeals for treatments, scans, and oral medications.
• Oversee in-basket management, including telephone calls, MyChart messages, medication refills, and lab results.
• Provide support to infusion nurses with patient-related questions if the primary physician is unavailable.
• Respond to infusion reactions as needed.
• Potentially see 1-2 new benign hematology patients per day, which may adjust the overall daily patient count.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Medical Oncology
• EMR System: Epic

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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