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Tufts Medicine
Lowell, Massachusetts

Hematology/Oncology Physician

OncologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425k-$450k

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Job Description

  • Hematology/Oncology Physician
  • Location: Lowell, MA (Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital - Cancer Care Associates)
  • Job Type: Full-Time (4-day work week)

Why Join Our Team

  • Join LGH CancerCare Associates, the premier Hematology/Oncology group in the Greater Lowell area
  • Located just 40 minutes north of Boston
  • Affiliated with Tufts Medicine – LGH CancerCare Associates, is located on the campus of Lowell General Hospital
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment with a commitment to innovation and lifelong learning
  • Access to advanced technology, with additional opportunities to engage in clinical research and pursue educational/academic interests
  • Ability to partner with renowned specialists at Tufts Medical Center for highly specialized cancer care

Enjoy a 4-day work week with shared call coverage, supported by a team of nurse practitioners, medical assistants, administrative assistants and a specialized nursing support staff

About the Position

  • Provide a full range of general Hematology/Oncology care
  • Shared call with a rotation of 1:5
  • Work closely with a large, multidisciplinary provider team

Access to a State-of-the-art Cancer Center, Which Includes

  • Radiation Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
  • Head & Neck Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic
  • Benign Hematology Clinic
  • Clinical Genetics
  • Infusion Room
  • Dedicated Inpatient Oncology Unit
  • Specialized Nutrition Therapy
  • Clinical Research Department/Clinical Trials

Integrative Therapies and Support Services

For clinician educators: Academic appointments available. Opportunity to teach medical students and fellows from Tufts University School of Medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Who You Are

  • Board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology
  • Completed a Residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
  • Background supporting a community-based cancer treatment center is a plus
  • Holds or is eligible for a current Massachusetts medical license
  • A team player who collaborates across disciplines to champion exceptional patient care and satisfaction

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive salary in the range of $425-$450K
  • 4-day work week promoting work-life balance

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • Retirement match
  • Generous vacation and CME time
  • Continuing education stipend
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Licensure and certification reimbursement

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to: Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruiter at david.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org

Why Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.

Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine.

Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine.

Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide a full range of general hematology and oncology care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Responsibilities include shared call coverage and the opportunity to engage in clinical research and medical education.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology and have completed a residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. A valid Massachusetts medical license or eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationInpatient careOutpatient careInfusion therapy

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in oncologyranked against 654 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$425k–$450kOncology median $395k (middle half $310k–$440k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$414k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Massachusetts21 active658 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Oncology pay trend+18.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (654 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Oncologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
3
<$550k
3
$550k-600k
1
$625k
1
$652k
1
$700k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#2

Physician Radiation Oncology

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$561k-$652k
#3

Urologic Oncologist - Olympia

$560k-$625k
#4

Physician - Hematology/Oncology

$275k-$572k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Tufts Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Retirement match
Generous vacation and CME time
Continuing education stipend
Malpractice insurance
Licensure and certification reimbursement

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,308/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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