<p>A hospital-based Hematology/Oncology locum opportunity in Morehead, Kentucky is open for an ongoing assignment with no defined end date. The role carries a balanced 50/50 Hematology and Oncology case mix across inpatient consults and a predominantly outpatient practice, with a clean daytime schedule and zero call obligations — a rare combination in this subspecialty.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum pay rates benchmarked for Hematology/Oncology in Kentucky</li> <li>No call — evenings and weekends are fully protected</li> <li>Flexible shift structure available beyond the standard schedule to accommodate work-life balance preferences</li> <li>Ongoing assignment providing workflow stability and predictable income continuity</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement typical of locum arrangements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; flexible shift options available</li> <li>Zero call requirements — no after-hours, weekend, or holiday on-call obligations</li> <li>Clinical scope spans both inpatient consults and predominantly outpatient Hem/Onc care</li> <li>Patient volume split: approximately 50% Hematology / 50% Oncology</li> <li>Hematology competency is required; the role demands comfort across the full Hem/Onc spectrum</li> <li>Charting platform: Meditech EMR</li> <li>Hospital-based facility setting in Morehead, Kentucky</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with a stable, predictable workflow — not a short-term gap fill</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Hematology/Oncology following Internal Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Kentucky medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain one</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in both hematologic and oncologic patient management, including inpatient consultation</li> <li>Proficiency with or ability to adapt quickly to Meditech EMR</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Morehead is a small university city in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, home to Morehead State University and anchored by the scenic Daniel Boone National Forest — offering hiking, kayaking, and lake recreation at Cave Run Lake just minutes from town. The area combines a low cost of living with a genuine small-town quality of life, and sits roughly 60 miles east of Lexington, giving locum providers easy access to a major regional hub for travel, dining, and amenities between assignments.</p>