Medical Oncologist
Compensation
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Job Description
About
- Location: Buffalo, NY
- Contract: Locum
- Dates: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2027
The Role
This locum tenens opportunity allows you to provide high-quality oncology care to Veterans with a flexible schedule and potential for a long-term assignment. You will share coverage responsibilities including outpatient clinic work, inpatient consultations, and on-call services, making it ideal for those seeking part-time clinical work or supplemental income.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical oncology evaluations, consultations, and treatment
- Manage patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Evaluate referrals and develop individualized treatment plans
- Coordinate care with primary care physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Provide oncology consultation and on-call services as scheduled
- Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and participate in quality-of-care activities
Schedule and Shift Details
Part-Time / Flexible Coverage with clinic coverage Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM for 3 days (24 - 40 hours) per week, plus on-call coverage 17 weeks annually covering evenings, nights, and weekends outside regular business hours. (Alternative options might be available)
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree
- Valid Board Certified certification/license
- ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
- American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ARC ALS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Oncologist at Skyelia a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology — ranked against 654 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in oncology | ranked against 654 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $475k (middle half $354k–$550k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in New York | 48 active | 657 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 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 | 442 in the last 30 days | 371 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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