Physician: Pediatric Clinical Oncology

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Description & Requirements

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist to join our well-established pediatric hematology/oncology practice based in Boise, Idaho. St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and Cancer Institute partner to provide Idaho’s only pediatric cancer program and the state’s only accredited Hemophilia Treatment Center.

What You Can Expect

  • Shared inpatient and call rotation of 1:5
  • Strong APP support in both clinic and inpatient settings
  • Dedicated primary RN support for each physician
  • Outstanding pediatric subspecialty support and multidisciplinary care including integrative and palliative medicine
  • Engagement in clinical research and academic initiatives through participation in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG)

Why Providers Choose St. Luke’s:

More than sixty specialties converge here, including Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital. Physicians benefit from modern operating suites, advanced technology, and integrated support through technology – enabling them to spend more time on meaningful patient care and less on administrative burdens.

But inside St. Luke’s, the standout feature isn’t equipment or facilities—it’s the culture.

We believe exceptional care begins with an environment that supports our clinicians. Nationally recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine program for reducing burnout and boosting clinician well-being, St. Luke’s leads in team collaboration, professional growth, and shared decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: MD/DO from accredited medical school
  • BC/BE in Specialty
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • Current licenses with full prescriptive authority from the Federal DEA and Idaho Board of Pharmacy
  • Eligibility to obtain Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s Health System

Why Choose Boise?

Consistently ranked among the best places to live, Boise offers the perfect balance of an exceptional medical career and an incredible quality of life. With the Boise Foothills and Boise River minutes from campus and Idaho’s world-class wilderness beyond, outdoor adventure is always within reach. Beyond nature, the city boasts a surprisingly metropolitan downtown featuring a vibrant arts scene and nationally recognized restaurants.

Please apply directly or contact Kiera Stites, stitesk@slhs.org to learn more about this or other opportunities.

What's in It for You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally.

In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.

We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

General Information

Department: Clinical Oncology Pediatric Boise

Position Type: Full-Time

  • Job ID
  • 153987
  • City
  • Boise
  • State
  • ID
  • Category
  • Physician

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide pediatric hematology and oncology care within a multidisciplinary team at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities include shared inpatient and call rotations, clinic coverage, and participation in clinical research initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified or board eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology. An active, unrestricted medical license in Idaho and full prescriptive authority are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric OncologyInpatient CareIntegrative Medicine

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 59% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

2
<$545k
0
$545k-550k
4
$550k-650k
2
$650k+

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#2

Physician Radiation Oncology

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$561k-$652k
#3

Surgical Oncology Physician

$407k-$572k
#4

Hematologist Oncologist - Mary Bird Perkins/MD Clinics

$450k-$550k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 60% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,885/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Luke's Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Boise, Idaho
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Generous recruitment incentives
Retirement plans
Malpractice coverage
Vacation
CME allowance
On-site massages
Employee Assistance Program