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UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts

Hematology Oncology Physician Opportunities at UMass

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320k-$360k

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Job Description

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Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range: $320,000 - $360,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

  • Location: Worcester, MA, and surrounding Central Massachusetts communities
  • Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center and affiliated practice locations
  • Department: Department of Medicine
  • Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
  • Schedule: Full-time (40-hours)

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking passionate and skilled Hematology/Oncology physicians to join our growing Division of Hematology/Oncology within the UMass Memorial Medical Group.

We offer a variety of physician opportunities across academic and community-based settings, providing the opportunity to deliver exceptional cancer care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Our current recruitment needs span multiple subspecialties, with opportunities to contribute to clinical care, medical education, research, and program development.

About the Division

  • Join a vibrant and growing Division of Hematology/Oncology, which includes:
  • 28 board-certified physicians and 31 advanced practice providers
  • An integrated, multidisciplinary Cancer Center of Excellence focused on high-quality patient care and clinical innovation
  • Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities
  • Affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School, a nationally recognized academic institution
  • Opportunities for collaboration across academic and community-based practices throughout Central Massachusetts

Current Physician Opportunities

We are actively recruiting physicians across several areas of Hematology/Oncology, including:

Thoracic & Head and Neck Oncology: Provide comprehensive cancer care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Classical Hematology: Evaluate and manage patients with a broad range of nonmalignant and malignant hematologic disorders, with opportunities for clinical collaboration and academic involvement.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology: Deliver specialized care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Genitourinary (GU) Oncology: Provide comprehensive care for patients with genitourinary malignancies, with opportunities for collaboration, clinical innovation, and academic engagement.

Practice focus, clinical responsibilities, and primary practice location will vary by opportunity.

  • Key Highlights
  • Diverse clinical opportunities across hematologic disorders and solid tumor oncology
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists and participation in tumor boards and clinical conferences, as appropriate to the role
  • Opportunities for teaching, clinical research, quality improvement, community outreach, and leadership
  • Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience
  • Practice opportunities across Worcester and select affiliated community locations

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Competitive compensation, including base salary and potential incentive opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package

  • What We’re Looking For
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
  • Interest in academic medicine, teaching, clinical research, or program development is welcomed

Our Benefits

Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, with rank based on experience and qualifications

Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options
  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF-eligible employment
  • Relocation concierge services, including special mortgage promotions
  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
  • Organization-wide commitment to clinician wellness through our formal Clinician Wellness Program

Why Central Massachusetts?

Worcester, the second-largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy diverse dining, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, family-friendly amenities, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding. Central Massachusetts also provides convenient access to the lakes and mountains of New England, as well as Boston and other popular destinations throughout the region.

Whether you prefer an urban setting or a community-based practice, our network offers opportunities to build a rewarding career while enjoying the quality of life Central Massachusetts has to offer.

Join Us

If you are a dedicated Hematology/Oncology physician looking to make a meaningful impact through patient care, academic medicine, and collaboration, we invite you to explore our current opportunities and become part of our growing team.

  • Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
  • David Cachia, MD
  • Clinical Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
  • Chair, Hematology/Oncology Executive Council
  • Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter

Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org

To learn more about the Division of Hematology/Oncology, please visit:

umassmed.edu

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Physicians will deliver comprehensive cancer care across various subspecialties while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Responsibilities include clinical care, medical education, research, and program development within the UMass Memorial Health system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology. Applicants must also be eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationThoracic oncologyGastrointestinal oncologyGenitourinary oncology

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 59% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $321k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 619 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness support
PSLF-eligible employment
Relocation concierge services
Professional liability insurance ($5M per claim / $10M aggregate)
Clinician Wellness Program
Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School