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Waterloo, Iowa

Hematology/Oncology- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $150K Commencement Bonus

OncologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $950,000

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

  • Hematology/Oncology Opportunity
  • Up to $950,000 Compensation Package
  • 4-Day Workweek | Phone-Only Call | Established Regional Cancer Program
  • $800,000 Guaranteed Salary (2 Years) | $150,000 Commencement Bonus | $600,000 Compensation Floor

Join MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center, the region's only comprehensive, accredited, multidisciplinary cancer center serving more than 280,000 residents across Northeast Iowa. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established oncology practice offering exceptional earning potential, outstanding clinical support, and an unmatched quality of life.

  • Why Physicians Choose MercyOne
  • Exceptional Compensation & Benefits
  • $800,000 guaranteed salary for two years
  • $600,000 ongoing compensation floor
  • $150,000 commencement bonus
  • $15,000 relocation allowance
  • Employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plan
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Lifestyle You'll Appreciate
  • 4-day workweek
  • Phone-only call
  • No in-person call requirements
  • Up to 31 days of paid time off annually
  • Supportive and collegial physician culture
  • Practice medicine without sacrificing family time

Practice Highlights

MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center has been delivering leading-edge cancer care for more than 25 years. As Iowa's first stand-alone cancer center integrating medical oncology and radiation oncology under one roof, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care close to home.

You'll Enjoy

  • Established referral network and strong regional presence
  • Comprehensive hematology and oncology practice
  • CoC Accredited Cancer Program
  • NAPBC Accredited Breast Center
  • Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
  • Participation in cooperative clinical trials
  • Integrated radiation oncology services
  • Dedicated infusion center with chemo-certified nursing staff
  • Oncology pharmacy support
  • Private infusion suites
  • Hospitalist team manages inpatient admissions
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional outcomes

Why Waterloo-Cedar Falls?

The Cedar Falls-Waterloo region offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment.

  • Affordable cost of living well below national averages
  • Excellent public and private school options
  • Home to the University of Northern Iowa
  • Extensive trail systems, parks, and outdoor recreation
  • Vibrant downtown districts with dining, shopping, and entertainment
  • Safe, family-friendly communities
  • Regional airport access
  • Convenient access to Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Chicago

Make a Meaningful Impact

  • If you're looking for a thriving oncology practice with exceptional compensation, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families, we'd love to speak with you.
  • Lori S. Landsgard, CPRP

Senior Provider Recruitment Coordinator

MercyOne Physician Recruitment lori.landsgard@mercyhealth.com

MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center

Advanced Cancer Care. Exceptional Physician Opportunity. Outstanding Quality of Life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care within an accredited multidisciplinary cancer center. Participate in weekly tumor boards and collaborate with a dedicated infusion team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified physician capable of managing a comprehensive oncology practice. Experience in an established oncology setting and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are expected.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical oncologyPatient careBreast center careInfusion services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hematology/Oncology- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $150K Commencement Bonus at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology — ranked against 658 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 61% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

4
<$565k
2
$565k-630k
1
$652k
3
$695k-760k

Annual compensation range

#1

Clinical Cardio-Oncologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians · Boston, Massachusetts

$170k-$742k
#2

Medical Oncologist (Locum)Locums

Priority Patient Transport · Buffalo, New York

$300-$350/hr
#3

Physician - Medical Oncology

$700k
#4

Physician Radiation Oncology

$561k-$652k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 658 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Waterloo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$173k≈ 0.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$945/mo≈ 1% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 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 Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$150,000 commencement bonus
$15,000 relocation allowance
Employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
457(b) deferred compensation plan
$5,000 annual CME allowance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible