Physician - Hematology / Oncology
Listed compensation
$442K
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Job Description
Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Full Time
Hematology/Oncology Physician to join a well-established Hematology/Oncology office.
- 5-8 hr. days
- Clinic based
- Well-established team
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Eligible to obtain state medical license
- Completed an U.S. Internal Medicine residency program
- Completed Hematology/Oncology fellowship
- Board Certified/Eligible
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
- $442,000 Salary
- $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $50,000 (Washington County), $7500 (Surrounding area) Relocation Bonus
About Meritus
Meritus Health is Western MD’s largest health care provider, located in
Washington County. We are one hospital comprised of 327 beds that service West
Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The convenience of many outpatient facilities right next to and connected to the hospital.
- Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started July 2025
- Level 3 Trauma facility
- Nonprofit Organization
Why Hagerstown
Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in
Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the
Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift Differential Pay
Happy to Help: at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized medical care within a well-established Hematology/Oncology office. Manage patient treatment and clinic operations in a full-time capacity.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Hematology / Oncology at Meritus 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 619 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% 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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$442k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $421k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Hagerstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $295k≈ 0.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,407/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.2
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.