Oncologist

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is expanding its oncology program in Kentucky, with a focus on Lexington and Berea. The Oncologist will provide compassionate, patient-centered cancer care using advanced technology and FDA-approved therapies, while leveraging strong surgical partnerships.

The role supports a stable patient panel via a large referral base, with a structured Monday–Friday schedule, administrative time, and limited phone calls.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology.
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• DEA certificate.
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Help to grow the oncology service line with existing referral and patient base.
• Maintain a Monday–Friday schedule with four hours of administrative time weekly.
• Manage very low-volume, phone-only call with APP support for inpatient and clinic.
• Build patient volume to your comfort level and collaborate with surgical specialists.
• Work with EPIC EMR to document and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Collaborative approach

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncologist, you will join CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and an established team working to expand a comprehensive oncology program across Kentucky, with a primary focus on Lexington and Berea. You will provide high-quality, comprehensive, accessible, and cost-effective oncology care supported by advanced cancer‑care technology, current FDA‑approved therapies, state‑of‑the‑art radiation treatment, and strong partnerships with surgical specialists.

Every day you will care for an existing patient panel supported by a large referral base and an APP who manages benign Hematology patients. You will work a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule with four hours of administrative time each week, light 1:6 weekday phone call, and 1:4 weekend call. You will have the flexibility to practice at a comfortable volume while helping build a program with a strong existing foundation.

To be successful in this role, you will be board‑certified or board‑eligible in Oncology; Hematology board certification is not required. You will bring strong clinical judgment, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient‑centered cancer care.

• Help to build an oncology service line with existing referral and patient base
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Very low volume, phone only call
• APP support for both inpatient and clinic
• Build a patient volume to your comfort level
• EPIC EMR

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee for up to three years, followed by a lucrative production model, along with an additional quality‑based bonus. The recruitment package may include up to $200,000 in incentives through a sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency bonus, and relocation assistance. Benefits include one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, 33 days of PTO plus 11 paid holidays, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement options through Fidelity with up to a 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of salary toward a 401(k) or pension plan.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology