Breast Oncologist - UMass Memorial Health
Listed compensation
$320k-$360k
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Job Description
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Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.
We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The Division of Hematology/Oncology at UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical School is actively seeking an experienced Breast Oncologist to join our expanding and collaborative team.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care for patients with breast cancer, while participating in multidisciplinary care, clinical research, and academic teaching within a leading academic medical center.
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine academic practice with high-quality community-based cancer care across a network of well-established practices.
About the Role
- Join a vibrant and growing Division of Hematology/Oncology, which includes:
- 28 Board-Certified Physicians and 33 Advanced Practice Providers
- An integrated, multidisciplinary Cancer Center of Excellence focused on clinical care and innovation
- Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities
- Affiliation with the UMass Chan Medical School, a nationally ranked academic institution
This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical care, teaching, research, and leadership opportunities with a clinical focus on Breast oncology.
Key Highlights
- Primary clinical focus: Breast oncology across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
- Subspecialty Focus: We are currently recruiting physicians with subspecialty expertise in Breast cancer
Multisite Practice: Deliver care at our University Campus in Worcester, with opportunities to practice at our regional cancer center in Fitchburg
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care: Work alongside expert teams in hematology, oncology, pathology, radiology, and surgical subspecialties to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Participate in fellowship education, student and resident teaching, and conferences. Academic appointment and rank at UMass Chan Medical School will be commensurate with experience.
Research Engagement: Contribute to clinical investigation and quality improvement within your area of interest, supported by the infrastructure of a major academic medical center and cancer research enterprise.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology Oncology
- MD or DO degree and eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
- Clinical expertise in Breast oncology
- Strong commitment to patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic engagement
Our Benefits
Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)
Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Hiring Range: $320,000 - $360,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Join Us
If you're looking to join a respected, forward-thinking academic institution where you can make a meaningful impact in hematology and medical education, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
- Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
- David Cachia, MD
- Clinical Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
- Chair, Hematology/Oncology Executive Council
- Associate Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School
c/o Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter
Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org
To learn more about the Division of Hematology/Oncology, please visit: umassmed.edu
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized breast cancer care across inpatient and outpatient settings at the University Campus and potentially the regional cancer center in Fitchburg. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to clinical research, quality improvement, teaching, conferences, and academic activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $321k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $320k–$360k | Oncology median $395k (middle half $311k–$438k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$321k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Massachusetts | 22 active | 664 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Massachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment619 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 417 in the last 30 days | 397 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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