Associate Medical Director, Oncology Services

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 650,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Peoria, Illinois seeks a BC Hematology/Oncology Physician with leadership interests to strengthen its growing cancer program. This role offers strong multidisciplinary collaboration, access to academic and clinical research initiatives, and opportunities to shape services within a vertically integrated health system.

The position is primarily General Hematology/Oncology with the option to subspecialize based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of post-fellowship experience.
• Interest in leadership roles within a growing cancer program.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Region oncology program and collaborate with surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists.
• Recruit hematology/oncology physicians to support program growth.
• Engage in academic and clinical research initiatives with Carle Illinois College partnerships.
• Oversee tumor boards and coordinate multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Academic collaboration

Research access

Tools

EPIC

Beacon module

Job description

Overview

Join Carle Health as a BC Hematology/Oncology Physician and step into a high-impact opportunity designed for physicians with at least 3-year post-fellowship experience seeking clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership role, and meaningful growth within a stable, vertically integrated health system. This role offers the chance to help shape an expanding cancer program while benefiting from strong subspecialty support, academic collaboration, research access, and a highly competitive compensation package. Call schedule is negotiable.

Opportunity Details

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

For established oncologists, this position combines the professional advantages of a growing regional program with the resources of a nationally recognized cancer institute. Highlights include leadership opportunity, access to multidisciplinary tumor boards, collaboration across surgical and radiation oncology, and the ability to engage in academic and clinical research initiatives through Carle’s partnership with the University of Illinois.

• Position will be based in Peoria, Illinois, as we continue to build up our cancer care services in the community and surrounding areas.
• This role is primarily General Hematology/Oncology, with the option to incorporate subspecialty focus based on the candidate’s experience.
• Join a multidisciplinary team with Hematology/Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Gynecologic Oncologists, Breast Surgeons, Colorectal Surgeons, CT Surgeons, disease site specific nurse navigators, social work, nutrition counseling, and genetic services.
• Practice in Weekly Disease Specific Tumor Boards (Upper GI, Lower GI, Breast, Thoracic, etc.) and strong support from Radiation Oncology and all Surgical Services.
• We maintain CoC, NAPBC and NAPRC accreditations and a lung interdisciplinary team.
• Available ancillary support services and oncology infrastructure including CT, MRI, PET/CT, Pathology and full radiation oncology service on site.
• Opportunity for academic and/or research at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana, IL which is a collaboration between Carle and the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Faculty rank commensurate with background and experience (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor).
• The Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering.
• Enjoy a generous compensation package at a stable, vertically integrated health system.
• Successful candidates should have at least three years of post-fellowship experience and leadership interest. Candidates with leadership experience invited to apply as we continue to build upon our nationally recognized cancer care teams throughout the Carle Health system. Prior leadership experience is not required.
• EPIC electronic medical records, including Beacon module, are utilized.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Physician recruitment in hematology/oncology to support the program growth.
• Strategic and collaborative partnership with physicians and advanced practice providers in other specialties at Carle, and our partnering independent practices in the Peoria area.
• Identifying the opportunities for program growth and networking.
• Lead the oncology program in the West Region and participate in marketing events for the program (local radio, TV, local magazine, etc.).
• The position reports to Medical Director, Carle Cancer Institute.

About the Carle Cancer Institute

• Strong clinical cancer research with a National Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
• Currently more than 100 open clinical trials for cancer patients in Central Illinois.
• Carle Cancer Institute is home of Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute with an existing opportunity to support investigator-initiated studies.
• Close collaboration with the University of Illinois Basic Science Cancer Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Interested candidates should contact Lesley Hakes, Provider Recruiter for Carle Health system via e-mail [e-mail] phone [phone]. Also contact Sinisa Stanic, MD, Medical Director, Carle Cancer Institute via e-mail [e-mail] and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About Our Community

Peoria, Illinois is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, nature, and history. This is a very cosmopolitan area with a variety of restaurants offering international cuisine and is close in proximity to two larger metropolitan areas, Chicago and St. Louis (only a 2.5-hour drive).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $650,000 - $700,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits