OU - Community Oncologist

Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plans

Medical & dental coverage

Job summary

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in McAlester, OK seeks a Medical Oncologist for a community-based faculty role. The position combines outpatient cancer care with academic appointment and opportunities to participate in trials and multidisciplinary discussions within Oklahoma’s NCI-designated center.

You will join a team dedicated to expanding access to oncology services, training learners, and delivering evidence-based care while maintaining strong ties to the Stephenson Cancer Center network.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
• Eligible for medical licensure and DEA registration in Oklahoma.
• Strong knowledge of cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal care.
• Academic credentials commensurate with rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care for adults with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematology in a community setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care.
• Collaborate with radiation oncology, infusion services, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in tumor boards and align with evidence-based cancer care pathways.
• Support access to advanced therapies and clinical trials through the main campus network.
• Contribute to quality improvement and growth of oncology services in southeastern Oklahoma.

Skills

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certified/eligible

Oklahoma licensure/DEA ready

Hematology/Medical Oncology knowledge

Academic credentials commensurate with

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Job description

Medical Oncologist – Community Oncology

The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center seeks aMedical Oncologistfor a community-based faculty position at its McAlester location, serving southeastern Oklahoma through a growing regional oncology program. This role offers the opportunity to build a strong community oncology presence whileremainingconnected to Oklahoma’s onlyNational Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center. Academic rank iscommensuratewith experience, with potential faculty tracks including Clinician, Clinician-Educator, and Clinician-Scientist.

Assistant Professors and Associate Professors in clinical pathwaysparticipatein the training of medical students, residents, and fellows in Hematology and Oncology when applicable. In addition, they mayparticipatein undergraduate medical education,preceptlearners in clinical environments, and contribute to multidisciplinary academic discussions across the cancer center network.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care for adult patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematology conditions in a community oncology setting

Develop individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive oncology care, and hematologic management

Collaborate with radiation oncology, infusion services, advanced practice providers, oncology-certified nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary specialists

Work in conjunction withvery strongAPP support to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care

Participate in tumor boards andmaintainalignment with evidence-based cancer care pathways across the Stephenson Cancer Center system

Support access to advanced therapies and clinical trial pathways whenappropriate throughconnection with the main academic campus

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and growth of oncology services in southeastern Oklahoma

Minimal to no hospital call obligations, supporting a primarily outpatient-focused practice

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and growth of oncology services in southeastern Oklahoma

Required Qualifications:

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school

Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology

Eligible for medical licensure and DEA registration in the State of Oklahoma

Strong knowledge of cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal oncology care

Academic credentialscommensuratewith rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Opportunities at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – McAlester:

Practice in a newly developed 6,100-square-foot oncology facility designed to expand access to cancer care in southeastern Oklahoma

Work in a center offering infusion, chemotherapy, and radiation oncology services, including aVarian TrueBeam linear accelerator

Join Oklahoma’s largest oncology practice while helping deliver care closer to home for underserved regional populations

Benefit from the resources of Oklahoma’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, including research collaboration and access to nationally recognized clinical trials

Enjoy a community-focused practice with meaningful impact and strong institutional support

Why McAlester:

Life near McAlester means you can truly embrace lake life, with theoptionto call the waterfront community of Carlton Landing home and enjoy walkable streets, community events, and lakeside living every day. With Lake Eufaula just outside your door, boating, fishing, and sunset views become part of your everyday routine, not just a weekend escape. The region also offers a lower cost of living and convenient access to both Tulsa and Oklahoma City.This areaprovidesthe opportunity to practice meaningful oncology care in a growing community where patient access truly matters.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, andadditionalresources designed to support physicians and their families.