Thoracic Medical Oncologist - Springfield, MA

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 375,000 - 588,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to $10,000

Flexibility to adjust FTE

Paid time off

901 403b match and 457b plan

Mentorship and professional growth

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baystate Health, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts, seeks a BC/BE Medical Oncologist focused on Thoracic Oncology with interest in Head & Neck cancers to join our expanding faculty at Baystate Medical Center. The role blends clinical excellence with academic engagement in a hybrid, collaborative cancer program.

Join a high-volume, multidisciplinary team with strong support for research, teaching, and program development in thoracic and head & neck oncology,

Qualifications

• ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology; Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
• Fellowship training in thoracic oncology or interest in head & neck cancers preferred.
• Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with thoracic malignancies within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Collaborate with surgery, pulmonary medicine, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology.
• Participate in tumor boards, care pathway development, and programmatic growth in thoracic and head & neck oncology.
• Lead or contribute to clinical trials (investigator-initiated, cooperative group, industry-sponsored).
• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students.

Education

ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology (Hematology/Oncology)

Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure

Job description

Baystate Health, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts, is seeking a BC/BE Medical Oncologist with a focus in Thoracic Oncology and interest in Head & Neck cancers to join our expanding faculty at Baystate Medical Center.

As the academic flagship of the region and home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Baystate offers a dynamic environment where clinical excellence, research, and education intersect to advance cancer care across western Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

Join a high-volume, multidisciplinary cancer program with a strong focus on thoracic malignancies. You will have the opportunity to shape a subspecialty practice within a well-resourced, academically integrated cancer program with the freedom to build clinical and research interests that align with your expertise and career goals.

• Provide specialized care for patients with thoracic malignancies within a robust, multidisciplinary framework. Collaborate with surgery, pulmonary medicine, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology
• Participate in tumor boards, care pathway development, and programmatic growth in thoracic and head & neck oncology - with the option to develop or contribute to a Head & Neck oncology niche if aligned with your interests
• Access robust support from molecular diagnostics, interventional pulmonary, and radiation oncology, including advanced technologies
• Opportunity to contribute to and lead clinical trials (investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored)
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and medical students

Why Join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program?

• Academic-Clinical Integration: This is a true hybrid role where clinical excellence and academic engagement meet by design. You will hold a faculty appointment that supports teaching, research, and scholarly activity alongside a rewarding clinical practice
• Regional Impact: The program cares for ~70% of cancer patients in the region, with approximately 3,000 new cases annually
• Exceptional Practice Support: Each physician is supported by a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider, a practice nurse, and an administrative assistant; A structure designed to protect your time and optimize patient care.
• Program Development: Lead or expand thoracic and head & neck oncology initiatives, including clinical pathways and subspecialty programs
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of 30+ oncology providers in a highly supportive and collegial setting
• Manageable Structure: Separate oncology consult services, strong inpatient support, and customizable clinic schedules

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Clinical & Research Opportunities: Expand access to precision oncology and targeted therapies in lung and head & neck cancers. Participate in translational research and biomarker-driven trials. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance early detection, survivorship, and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to innovation in multidisciplinary cancer care delivery models.

The Advantages Of Working With Baystate

• Compensation plan includes an annualized base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package up to $10,000
• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
• Transparent and equitable promotional practices
• Immediate access to paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications: ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology (Hematology/Oncology). Demonstrated interest or fellowship training in thoracic oncology; experience or interest in Head & Neck cancers preferred. Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure.

Compensation: $374,500-588,250.

The compensation ranges in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

For More Information Please Contact

Dr. Rawad Elias, Chief of Cancer Services

C/O Ariana Caradiaz, MBA, CPRP-DEI

Lead, Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

I understand and acknowledge that as a condition of my employment, I will be required to be vaccinated and follow all required protocols for the influenza vaccine, and the COVID-19 Vaccine as designated by Baystate Health, unless otherwise exempted from such requirements by applicable law.

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