Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician Opportunity in Texas

Curative; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Curative is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physician in El Paso, TX, to join an academic-affiliated program serving a broad regional catchment. The role blends inpatient service and outpatient/infusion continuity with meaningful clinical volume and academic involvement.

The candidate will contribute to a growing program, participate in national trials, and work with dedicated staff across inpatient and outpatient settings. Teaching and a faculty appointment are encouraged.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent foreign medical degree) required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; fellows considered.
• Comfortable with core heme/onc procedures and inpatient consultative care.
• Interest in teaching and academic participation with a faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient consultative care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• Participate in academic activities and teaching with a faculty appointment.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology

Teaching/Academia

Inpatient consults

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Opportunity in El Paso, TX

Join a high-impact Pediatric Hematology/Oncology program serving as a key referral resource for a wide regional catchment area. The role offers meaningful clinical volume, academic involvement, and the chance to help shape a growing program, with a blend of inpatient service and outpatient/infusion continuity.

The Practice

• Academic-affiliated pediatric program with multidisciplinary support and access to national cooperative group trials (COG)
• Dedicated outpatient and inpatient support staff (MA/RN), plus 3 NPs
• Broad scope: about 80 new diagnoses per year, survivorship, benign hematology (sickle cell, hemophilia), and oncology care across inpatient, clinic, and infusion
• Procedures include bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, LPs with intrathecal chemo, transfusion management, and coordination of ports and central lines
• Cerner EMR, with full diagnostic support on-site (lab, pathology, imaging)

Schedule

• 0.9 clinical FTE, approximately 1,872 clinical hours per year
• Alternating ambulatory/infusion and inpatient service blocks
• Specialty call about 1 week per month

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at $300,000, with additional productivity, quality, and retention incentives
• Sign-on bonus starting at $15,000
• $5,000 CME allowance plus standard paid time off
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness programs

Who Should Apply

• MD or DO (or equivalent foreign medical degree)
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, with fellows and upcoming graduates considered
• Comfortable with core heme/onc procedures and inpatient consultative care
• Interest in teaching and academic participation preferred, with a faculty appointment aligned with experience

Living in El Paso

• Sunny climate, mountain views, and outdoor recreation in the Franklin Mountains
• Lower cost of living than many major Texas metros, with a range of housing options
• Regional airport access, plus weekend getaways across West Texas and Southern New Mexico
• Established neighborhoods, parks, and a strong local food scene