Radiation Oncologist - Rockford, IL
Listed compensation
$525K–$700K
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Job Description
Overview:
OSF HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join a busy, well-established cancer center in Rockford, Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a strong clinical practice with advanced technology, collaborative support, and excellent earning potential.
Join five Hematology/Oncology physicians, three APP’s, one Radiation Oncologist and additional surgical and trauma providers in this Center for Cancer Care attached to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Established & Growing Practice
- Supported by a robust oncology team consisting of physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and dedicated nursing staff
- Strong patient volume with immediate ramp-up potential
- Advanced Technologies
- 2 state-of-the-art linear accelerators
- HDR brachytherapy
- CT simulator & advanced imaging
- Eclipse treatment planning system & ARIA scheduling
Full Spectrum of Therapies Including
- Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT/SBRT)
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Comprehensive cancer treatment across all disease sites
The Benefits
- OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
Career Development Through Our Physician Leadership Academy
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $525,000-$700,000.
Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Doctorate
- Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Board certified or board eligible in Radiation Oncology.
- Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Oncologist will provide comprehensive cancer treatment across all disease sites within a busy, well-established cancer center. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicists, dosimetrists, and other oncology specialists to deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Oncologist - Rockford, IL at OSF HealthCare 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 642 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$613k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $613k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncology | ranked against 642 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $525k–$700k | Oncology median $500k (middle half $450k–$588k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$613k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Illinois | 34 active | 643 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment986 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 410 in the last 30 days | 337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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