General Oncologist - HealthAlliance Fitchburg - Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$166-$200/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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.
Hiring Range
- $166 - $200/hr
- Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
- Location: Fitchburg, MA
- Facility: HealthAlliance-Clinton - Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center
- Department: Department of Medicine
- Specialty: Hematology Oncology
- Schedule: Per-Diem
UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking a passionate and skilled Per-Diem General Oncologist to join our Division of Hematology/Oncology within the UMass Memorial Medical Group working at our HealthAlliance Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center location in Fitchburg, MA. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality community-based cancer care at a well-established practice.
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 general oncology, including but not limited to Thoracic and Head/Neck Oncology, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, and Classical Hematology.
Key Highlights
Primary clinical focus: Thoracic and Head/Neck Oncology, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, and Classical Hematology in the outpatient settings
- Clinic schedule: 4-6 half-day sessions per week, average of 8 patients per session
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
- Practice site(s): Health Alliance Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center location in Fitchburg, MA
- Competitive compensation
What We’re Looking For
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology
- MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
- A strong commitment to patient-centered clinical care
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
Join Us
If you're a dedicated oncologist looking to make a meaningful impact through patient care and community engagement, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing team.
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, Provider Recruiter
Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org
To learn more about the Division of Hematology/Oncology, please visit: https://www.umassmed.edu/hema_oncology/
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
The oncologist will provide high-quality, community-based cancer care with a focus on thoracic, head/neck, and gastrointestinal malignancies. The role also involves participating in teaching, research, and leadership activities within an integrated, multidisciplinary cancer center.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology and hold an MD or DO degree. Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure is required, along with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Oncologist - HealthAlliance Fitchburg - Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center (Per Diem) at UMass Memorial Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 561 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 44% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$381k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $360k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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