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Lakeport, California

Physician, Oncology (Lakeport, CA)

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$432K - $703K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter Lakeside is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Oncology Physician to join our patient centered cancer care team. This role is ideal for a physician who is committed to delivering high quality care, supporting patients through diagnosis and treatment, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Core Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations for new oncology patients
  • Assess patient history, labs, imaging, and pathology to formulate accurate diagnoses
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans based on evidence‑based care
  • Enter and manage Beacon infusion orders, including updates and modifications
  • Provide ongoing monitoring through scheduled follow‑up visits
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care delivery
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology
  • Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Guaranteed Salary
  • Relocation stipend
  • Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Robust retirement program
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Organization Details

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities.

Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

Community Information

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is located in the heart of Northern California’s wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California.

Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience. There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities.

With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will conduct comprehensive evaluations for new oncology patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Responsibilities include managing infusion orders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningBeacon Infusion ManagementElectronic Medical RecordsMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Diagnosis

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$568k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $513k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

4
<$565k
3
$565k-630k
1
$652k
2
$695k-760k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
40% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 2.1
Better work-life than 40% of Oncology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Lakeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,794/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
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.