Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

Locums - Santa Maria, California, Oncology Job

Clinical Role

Join an established outpatient Oncology practice in Santa Maria, California, providing hematology and oncology consultative care during a period of increased patient volume. This locums opportunity offers a weekday clinic schedule, comprehensive support staff, and the opportunity to assist a practice while recruiting a permanent physician.

Assignment Details

Coverage Dates:

• August 3-7, 2026
• August 10-14, 2026
• August 31-September 4, 2026
• September 7-11, 2026

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Friday
• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Coverage Needed:

• Approximately 16 target days per month
• No weekends
• Flexible scheduling available

Assignment Length:

• Coverage until permanent physician recruitment is completed

Reason for Coverage:

• Increased patient volume
• Recruitment and hiring of a new permanent Oncology physician

Position Highlights

• Outpatient Oncology practice
• Weekday-only schedule
• No required procedures
• Strong clinical support team
• General Oncology patient population
• Initial 4-6 week ramp-up period
• Cerner and Oncology-specific EMR systems

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient Clinic

Patient Volume:

Target daily volume:

• 2 Oncology consults per day
• 1 Hematology consult per day
• 12-16 follow-up visits per day

Initial Ramp-Up Period:

• First 4-6 weeks: all patients considered consults

Admissions:

• Approximately 0-1 per day

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patient medical history, symptoms, and cancer risk factors
• Diagnose and manage blood disorders and malignancies
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including:
  • Complete blood counts
  • Blood smears
  • Genetic testing
  • Bone marrow biopsies
  • CT scans
  • MRI studies
  • PET scans
  • Lumbar punctures
• Review biopsy results and collaborate with pathology teams
• Determine cancer type, stage, and extent of disease
• Explain diagnoses and treatment plans to patients and families
• Order chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments as appropriate
• Utilize clinical resources including NCCN, UpToDate, and Micromedex to support treatment decisions and medical necessity

Case Mix

General Oncology focus:

• Breast oncology: approximately 30%
• Prostate oncology: approximately 15%
• OB/GYN cancers
• Lung cancer
• Colorectal cancer

Services Not Provided:

• Induction therapies
• Bi-specific therapies
• Bone marrow transplant (BMT)
• CAR-T therapy

Support & Technology

EMR Systems:

• Onco EMR (Outpatient)
• Cerner (Inpatient charting, laboratory results, diagnostic imaging)

Support Staff:

• Scheduler
• Clinical Supervisor
• Medical Assistant
• Nurse Navigation
• Social Work
• Triage Registered Nurse
• Infusion Registered Nurses

Requirements

• Board Certified in Oncology highly preferred
• Board Eligible candidates considered if newly out of residency
• Fellowship training required
• Active California Medical License required
• BLS required
• DEA required

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established Oncology practice
• Comprehensive cancer care support team
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to provide continuity of care during physician recruitment

About Santa Maria, California

Location & Access: Santa Maria is located on California's Central Coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco, offering convenient access to beaches, vineyards, and coastal communities.

Lifestyle & Community: Santa Maria provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle with excellent dining, wineries, local festivals, shopping, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy nearby beaches, hiking trails, golf courses, biking, kayaking, wine country excursions, and scenic coastal landscapes.

Attractions: Santa Maria is known for its famous barbecue tradition, nearby wine regions, scenic drives, historic sites, and easy access to destinations like Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara.

Quality of Life: Santa Maria offers beautiful weather, coastal living, strong community amenities, and a desirable balance of outdoor recreation and small-city convenience.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness