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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $708K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic is seeking a medical oncologist focused on gastrointestinal cancers to join the Division of Medical Oncology in Rochester, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have translational research experience and clinical expertise in gastrointestinal cancers.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a program with a long history of excellence in gastrointestinal cancer treatment and research, with a myriad of opportunities for patient care, clinical trials, and translational science.

Through the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center there are opportunities to participate in and contribute to multiple NCI sponsored activities including three cooperate groups, six SPOREs, and an early therapeutics program.

Mayo Clinic also serves as the base for the Academic and Community Cancer Research United clinical trials network.

The chosen candidate is expected to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Physicians work in a team focused environment with world renowned faculty in Gastroenterology, Surgical specialties, Radiation Oncology (with options for proton beam therapy and SBRT), Pathology, cancer focused Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care to provide high level and integrated care for patients.

An active early therapeutics program is available for novel agent development and testing. Post training experience in gastrointestinal cancers is preferred. Incoming academic rank would be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Board eligible or board certified in Medical Oncology and eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist at Mayo Clinic 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 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$458k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $465k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncologyranked against 642 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$708kOncology median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)141 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$465k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Minnesota14 active646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota physician listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment604 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings411 in the last 30 days337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (642 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Oncologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 8 employers
5
<$560k
2
$560k-645k
1
$700k
2
$730k-815k

Annual compensation range

#1

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$600k-$800k
#2

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

Riverside Healthcare · Bourbonnais, Illinois

$96.15-$360.58/hr
#3

Physician - Medical Oncology

$700k
#4

Hybrid Hematologist-Oncologist | 10 Days On-Site / Rest Virtual | $550K–$625K | $100k Sign-On

$550k-$625k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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