Physician: Medical Oncologist - Ketchum, ID

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Description & Requirements

Join an award-winning health system and a compassionate, collaborative oncology team in the heart of the Idaho mountains.

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking a BC/BE Medical Oncologist to join our dedicated and highly skilled team in Ketchum, Idaho; a destination known for its breathtaking scenery, world class recreation, and tight knit community. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice leading edge oncology within a supportive, patient-centered environment that values teamwork, innovation, and work-life balance.

Why Join St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Ketchum, Idaho

  • Collaborative Team Environment:

Be part of a collegial group throughout the health system of experienced medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, radiation oncologists, and dedicated support staff focused on delivering exceptional, compassionate care.

  • Comprehensive Support Services:

Access to a broad network of dietitians, social workers, financial advocates, and research staff, ensuring holistic patient and provider support.

  • Integrated Care Network:

Close collaboration with other St. Luke’s Cancer Institute sites, including Boise, home to Idaho’s only pediatric cancer program, federally sponsored hemophilia center, and fellowship-trained surgical oncologists across multiple specialties.

  • Advanced Technology & Systems:

System-wide Epic EMR ensures seamless coordination across the St. Luke’s network.

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

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 Magic Valley

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

  • Job ID
  • 93383
  • City
  • Ketchum
  • State
  • ID
  • Category
  • Physician

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert medical oncology care within a collaborative, patient-centered health system environment. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including radiation oncologists, advanced practice providers, and support staff to deliver holistic patient treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified or board eligible in medical oncology. An active, unrestricted medical license in Idaho and full prescriptive authority from the DEA and Idaho Board of Pharmacy are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient-centered careElectronic medical recordsOncology treatmentClinical decision-making

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 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

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

Living in Ketchum

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.08M
Median resident rent
$1,186/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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 salary
Retirement plans
Malpractice coverage
Vacation
CME allowance
On-site massages
Employee Assistance Program counseling
Wellness tools