<p>A community-based cancer center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology/Oncology physician for a defined locum tenens assignment running October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The program carries established medical and radiation oncology services and a mixed inpatient/outpatient census, giving a locum physician immediate clinical depth without a ramp-up period. Full-time coverage is preferred, but the center will accommodate physicians available two to three weeks per month — a structure well-suited to those managing multiple assignments or transitioning between permanent roles.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate for a six-month, defined-term assignment</li> <li>Flexible scheduling: full-time preferred; two to three weeks per month accepted</li> <li>Travel and lodging assistance available where applicable</li> <li>Long-term assignment continuity (October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) provides income predictability uncommon in short-block locum work</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community-based cancer center with established medical oncology and radiation oncology service lines</li> <li>Mixed inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology practice — both consultation and primary management</li> <li>Clinical responsibilities include comprehensive hematology and oncology patient care, inpatient and outpatient consultations, and management of the full spectrum of hematologic and oncologic conditions</li> <li>Bone marrow biopsy capability on-site; procedural experience preferred and expected</li> <li>Shared beeper call coverage during nights and weekends; 30-minute response time required while on call</li> <li>EMR platform: Cerner</li> <li>Supportive clinical environment with an established care team — coverage is driven by a provider vacancy and an extended leave of absence, not a new or unstable program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hematology and Oncology (ABIM pathway)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship</li> <li>Active Wisconsin medical license preferred; candidates with the ability and willingness to obtain licensure will be considered</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing a broad hematology and oncology patient population in both inpatient and outpatient settings</li> <li>Bone marrow biopsy experience preferred</li> <li>Comfort with shared beeper call and a 30-minute response-time standard</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Eau Claire sits along the Chippewa River in west-central Wisconsin, roughly 90 miles east of Minneapolis–Saint Paul — close enough for major-city access, far enough to enjoy a genuinely lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region offers four-season outdoor recreation including river trails, skiing, and lake country, alongside a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Families consistently cite the area's well-regarded public schools and safe neighborhoods as reasons to put down roots, and the short drive to the Twin Cities metro adds a meaningful lifestyle amenity for physicians who want urban options without urban overhead.</p>