Medical Oncologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Oncologist (Permanent, Part-Time)
• Schedule: ~24 hours/week (flexible)
• Location: Vermont (serving rural patients)
• Compensation: $250K–$350K annually

Description

Provide medical oncology care to diagnose and stage cancers, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage treatment response and side effects. Work with a multidisciplinary team and participate in clinical trials, research, and quality improvement initiatives. The role offers academic involvement and leadership opportunities along with exposure to advanced oncology treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and stage a broad range of cancers using clinical assessment, imaging, and laboratory testing
• Create individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Monitor treatment response and adjust protocols as needed
• Manage side effects and provide supportive care focused on quality of life
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes
• Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, certified oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, and oncology navigators
• Participate in clinical trials and research initiatives, including quality improvement
• Stay current with oncology guidelines and emerging evidence-based therapies
• Mentor healthcare staff in oncology-related practices
• Contribute to patient care planning and departmental initiatives to improve outcomes and efficiency

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology
• Completion of an accredited oncology residency/fellowship program
• Active Vermont medical license prior to start
• Clean malpractice and license history
• NPDB self-query report pulled within 30 days
• Candidates commuting more than 1 hour are not being considered

Benefits

• $250K–$350K annual compensation (based on experience, education, and market competitiveness)
• Flexible ~24-hour/week schedule supporting work-life balance
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
• Opportunities for academic involvement and leadership
• Clinical research and trial participation
• Advanced treatment modalities
• Meaningful opportunity to impact a rural community across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts