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.
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.
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About Saint Joseph Medical Group
Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout London and the surrounding southeastern Kentucky region. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care while improving access to specialty services close to home for the communities we serve.
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center in London provides comprehensive cancer services for patients throughout southeastern Kentucky. The program includes medical oncology, hematologic oncology, radiation oncology, breast care, and coordinated treatment for a broad range of cancers, supported by specialized nurses, surgeons, diagnostic services, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
About Saint Joseph London and CHI Saint Joseph Health
Saint Joseph London, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926. In 2010, the hospital opened a modern 340,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of patients across southeastern Kentucky. Saint Joseph London provides comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, imaging, maternity care, rehabilitation, and wound care.
Headquartered in Lexington, CHI Saint Joseph Health is an integrated health system with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. In total, the system serves patients in 35 Kentucky counties.
About the Community - London, Kentucky
Located along Interstate 75 in southeastern Kentucky, London is a regional center for health care, commerce, and outdoor recreation. The community offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere and convenient access to Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel River Lake, Cumberland Falls, and the scenic destinations of the Kentucky Wildlands.
Physicians and their families enjoy:
A welcoming, family-oriented community with a lower-key pace of life
Immediate access to Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel River Lake, and extensive hiking, boating, fishing, and camping opportunities
Nearby destinations including Cumberland Falls, Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, and the wider Kentucky Wildlands region
A growing local dining, shopping, and events scene with the convenience of a regional hub
Easy travel along Interstate 75, with Lexington and Knoxville within a manageable drive
Affordable living and room to enjoy the outdoors without giving up essential community amenities
A meaningful opportunity to build a long-term practice serving patients across southeastern Kentucky
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