
Hem/Onc | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $190
- Weekly
- $6,845
- Yearly (full-time)
- $355,940
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $190/hour — 73% above the median for Physician jobs in Missouri ($110/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Missouri right now
- 68 open Physician jobs in Missouri from 3 agencies, 8 of them in Poplar Bluff.
- Pay in these listings: $161 – $190/hour, median $175/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Missouri: $110/hour ($227,989/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($175/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Hematology/Oncology Physician Jobs in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Join a dedicated hematology and oncology team as a locum tenens physician providing high-quality cancer and blood disorder care in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This physician opportunity offers approximately 15–20 patient encounters per shift, a 36-hour workweek, and a 13-week engagement with potential for ongoing coverage. Poplar Bluff provides a welcoming small-city atmosphere with convenient access to parks, lakes, outdoor recreation, and the scenic Ozarks region.
Locum Tenens Physician Job Details
- Specialty: Internal Medicine – Hematology and Oncology
- Position Type: Locum tenens physician
- Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Start Date: ASAP; structured target start date of October 12, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks with ongoing coverage needs
- Weekly Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patient encounters per shift
- Department Size: 5 beds
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,270–$7,420
Hematology/Oncology Physician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a physician, preferably in hematology and oncology or internal medicine
- Completion of fellowship training in hematology/oncology
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty
- Active Missouri physician license or eligibility to obtain one
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to provide documentation for credentialing, with an estimated credentialing timeframe of approximately 90 days
Hematology and Oncology Physician Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions
- Conduct comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and follow-up assessments
- Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Monitor treatment response, manage complications, and adjust therapies as clinically appropriate
- Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based hematology and oncology care while maintaining efficient patient flow
Apply now to join this Missouri healthcare team as a locum tenens hematology/oncology physician in Poplar Bluff.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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