Hematology / Oncology Physician
Listed compensation
$500k-$650k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Bonus Amount
Variable
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Hematologist/Oncologist Opportunity
- Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group
- St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee, IL
Join a thriving, community-focused cancer program as a BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. As a trusted healthcare provider serving Kankakee County and the surrounding region, St. Mary's Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. This is an excellent opportunity to build a busy practice with strong community support while enjoying a high quality of life just one hour south of Chicago.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Employed position with Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group, a growing, hospital-affiliated multispecialty physician network.
Established referral base from employed and community primary care providers, specialists, and hospital services.
Opportunity to develop a comprehensive practice with a mix of solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematology.
- Modern outpatient clinic environment with infusion therapy support.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team including surgery, radiology, pathology, hospital medicine, palliative care, and supportive services.
- Epic EMR platform.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in an underserved regional market with growing oncology demand.
- Enjoy the benefits of a family-friendly community with affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Chicago.
- Compensation & Benefits Package (Competitive for Chicago Market):
- Base salary $500,000–$650,000+ (three-year guarantee)
- Productivity incentives / RVU-based bonuses
Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, malpractice (with tail), CME allowance, 401(k) match, paid time off
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, etc.)
Manage benign hematology consults and non-malignant blood disorders as needed
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans, including systemic therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted agents)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (radiology, pathology, surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care) for optimal patient outcomes
Participate in tumor board discussions and quality initiatives
Deliver patient-centered care with strong emphasis on communication, shared decision-making, and supportive services
Qualifications
- Board-certified/eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Fellowship-trained from an accredited program
- Eligible for Illinois medical license
- Strong clinical skills, patient-centered approach, team player
Pay Transparency
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $500,000 -$650,000 on an annualized basis.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $500k–$650k | Oncology median $525k (middle half $475k–$637k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$575k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Illinois | 36 active | 657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment994 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 432 in the last 30 days | 385 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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