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Worcester, Massachusetts

Breast Oncologist - UMass Memorial Health

OncologyFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical OncologyInpatient CareOutpatient Care

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).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$320k–$360kOncology median $395k (middle half $311k–$438k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$321k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Massachusetts22 active664 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment619 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings417 in the last 30 days397 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend−3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-Funded Retirement 8% of Base Salary
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness Support
PSLF Eligible
Relocation Concierge Services
Mortgage Promotions
Clinician Wellness Program
Academic Appointment at UMass Chan

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.