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Peoria, Illinois

Associate Medical Director, Oncology Services

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$650k–$700k

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Job Description

Join Carle Health as a BC Hematology/Oncology Physician and step into a high-impact opportunity designed for physicians with at least 3-year post-fellowship experience seeking clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership role, and meaningful growth within a stable, vertically integrated health system.

This role offers the chance to help shape an expanding cancer program while benefiting from strong subspecialty support, academic collaboration, research access, and a highly competitive compensation package. Call schedule is negotiable.

Opportunity Details

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

For established oncologists, this position combines the professional advantages of a growing regional program with the resources of a nationally recognized cancer institute. Highlights include leadership opportunity, access to multidisciplinary tumor boards, collaboration across surgical and radiation oncology, and the ability to engage in academic and clinical research initiatives through Carle’s partnership with the University of Illinois.

Position will be based in Peoria, Illinois, as we continue to build up our cancer care services in the community and surrounding areas.

This role is primarily General Hematology/Oncology, with the option to incorporate subspecialty focus based on the candidate’s experience.

Join a multidisciplinary team with Hematology/Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Gynecologic Oncologists, Breast Surgeons, Colorectal Surgeons, CT Surgeons, disease site specific nurse navigators, social work, nutrition counseling, and genetic services.

Practice in Weekly Disease Specific Tumor Boards (Upper GI, Lower GI, Breast, Thoracic, etc.) and strong support from Radiation Oncology and all Surgical Services.

We maintain CoC, NAPBC and NAPRC accreditations and a lung interdisciplinary team.

Available ancillary support services and oncology infrastructure including CT, MRI, PET/CT, Pathology and full radiation oncology service on site.

Opportunity for academic and/or research at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana, IL which is a collaboration between Carle and the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Faculty rank commensurate with background and experience (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor).

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering.

Enjoy a generous compensation package at a stable, vertically integrated health system.

Successful candidates should have at least three years of post-fellowship experience and leadership interest. Candidates with leadership experience invited to apply as we continue to build upon our nationally recognized cancer care teams throughout the Carle Health system. Prior leadership experience is not required.

EPIC electronic medical records, including Beacon module, are utilized.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Physician recruitment in hematology/oncology to support the program growth.
  • Strategic and collaborative partnership with physicians and advanced practice providers in other specialties at Carle, and our partnering independent practices in the Peoria area.
  • Identifying the opportunities for program growth and networking.
  • Lead the oncology program in the West Region and participate in marketing events for the program (local radio, TV, local magazine, etc.).
  • The position reports to Medical Director, Carle Cancer Institute

About the Carle Cancer Institute

Strong clinical cancer research with a National Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

  • Currently more than 100 open clinical trials for cancer patients in Central Illinois.
  • Carle Cancer Institute is home of Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute with an existing opportunity to support investigator-initiated studies.
  • Close collaboration with the University of Illinois Basic Science Cancer Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Interested candidates should contact Lesley Hakes, Provider Recruiter for Carle Health system via e-mail Lesley.Hakes@carle.com phone: 217.621.4995. Interested candidates may also contact Sinisa Stanic, MD, Medical Director, Carle Cancer Institute via e-mail sinisa.stanic@carle.com and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About Our Community

Peoria, Illinois is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, nature, and history. This is a very cosmopolitan area with a variety of restaurants offering international cuisine and is close in proximity to two larger metropolitan areas, Chicago and St. Louis (only a 2.5-hour drive).

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers.

We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $650,000 - $700,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Medical Director will lead the oncology program in the West Region and oversee physician recruitment to support program growth. They will also engage in strategic partnerships and participate in marketing initiatives to expand cancer care services.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Hematology/Oncology Physician with at least three years of post-fellowship experience. Leadership interest is required, and prior leadership experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic planningTumor board participationMentorshipProgram development

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 59% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$675k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $675k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

3
<$550k
3
$550k-600k
1
$625k
2
$650k-700k
3
$700k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
45%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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#2

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$625k–$700k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 619 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k≈ 0.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Carle Health

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Urbana, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Leadership opportunity
Academic collaboration
Research access