Hematology / Oncology Physician

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500k-$650k

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careTumor board participationMultidisciplinary collaboration

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.

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$500k–$650kOncology median $525k (middle half $475k–$637k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$575k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Illinois36 active657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment994 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings432 in the last 30 days385 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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3
$500k-550k
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$550k
2
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2
$625k+

Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.1
Below most Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 653 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Malpractice with Tail
CME Allowance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus

Living in Kankakee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,204/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kankakee, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.