Hematology/Oncology Physician Job | Northern California | Near Sacramento | Work-Life Balance
hace 3 meses
Sacramento
Job Description Join a long-standing, community-based cancer center serving Northern California in partnership with a leading university cancer institute. This established program offers comprehensive cancer care with a strong research infrastructure and a collegial, family-like atmosphere. You'll work alongside experienced providers who value open communication, teamwork, and flexibility, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The center boasts two dedicated clinical research coordinators, a high-performing infusion team, and a leadership group deeply committed to physician support and patient care excellence. With joint academic affiliation and a growing number of clinical trials, this is an ideal opportunity for an oncologist who values both clinical impact and professional fulfillment. Position Highlights • General Hematology/Oncology, • Schedule: 4 clinical days + 1 admin day, • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., • Call: 1:4-1:5, mostly phone-based, • Volume: 14-16 patients per day (60- and 30-minute appointments), • Support Team: 2 HEM/ONC, 1 NP, 2 RAD ONC's, full-time infusion nurses, and research staff, • Growing to a Team of 4 HEM ONC's, • Research Program: 11 active trials with a goal of 22 accruals annually (Breast, GI, GU, Head & Neck, Hem, Lung), • Technology: Transitioning from Cerner to Epic (Sept 2026); Abridge AI and Dragon dictation in use, • Environment: Highly collaborative, team-oriented group with strong administrative and academic backing. Excellent retention! Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base compensation with potential for productivity-based earnings, • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available, • Full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and CME allowance, • Generous paid time off for vacation, CME, and holidays, • Leadership and medical directorship opportunities for experienced physicians, • Access to university resources and faculty collaboration through joint affiliation, • Strong administrative support and engaged hospital leadership Why You'll Love Living Here Enjoy a convenient lifestyle just north of Sacramento, where many of the current providers live and commute in daily. This region combines the warmth of a close-knit community with the benefits of proximity to California's capital-offering easy access to top schools, shopping, and dining while maintaining a peaceful, family-friendly environment. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the area's lakes, hiking trails, and nearby wine country, while those seeking balance value the short commute and supportive work culture. Community Highlights • Convenient 45-minute drive from Sacramento's suburbs, • Affordable living with expanding amenities and family-friendly neighborhoods, • Excellent school options for public, private and parochial, • Year-round recreation: fishing, hiking, biking, and nearby hunting areas, • Short drive to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Bay Area, • Small-town charm with growing local amenities like new retail and dining, • Supportive, tight-knit community with deep local roots and long-tenured staff