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City of Hope
Duarte, California

Integrative Oncologist

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k to $425k

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks an Education Director for Integrative Oncology to Join Our Growing Team

Join one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers! City of Hope is seeking an innovative Director of Education to lead the education mission of the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology.

Based in Southern California, this physician leader will help shape the future of integrative oncology education by advancing evidence-based training programs, fostering interdisciplinary learning, and integrating education, clinical care, and research.

Join us in preparing the next generation of integrative oncology leaders while improving the lives of patients locally, nationally, and globally.

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will provide patient-centered care in collaboration with our diverse and nationally recognized team of physicians at City of Hope while serving as the Director of Education for the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology.

This unique physician leadership role combines education leadership and clinical practice, providing strategic direction for the Center's educational mission while maintaining an active integrative oncology practice.

The Director of Education will lead the development of innovative educational programs for clinicians, trainees, patients, and the community; oversee fellowship and professional training programs; cultivate strategic academic partnerships; and promote the national dissemination of evidence-based integrative oncology.

Working closely with clinical and research leadership, the Education Director will translate scientific discoveries and clinical expertise into high-impact educational initiatives, helping establish City of Hope as a premier destination for integrative oncology education worldwide.

Salary Range: $275k to $425k - The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

  • Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits
  • City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is top ranked in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Mid-career or senior M.D. or D.O. physician with sub-specialty, postgraduate and expertise in integrative oncology

Demonstrated leadership in medical education, fellowship or curriculum development, and academic program administration.

Strong commitment to evidence-based integrative oncology, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary education.

Ideal candidates will be individuals in active medical oncology or hematology practice, with consideration for supportive care or medicine specialties as well (e. g. palliative care).

  • The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license.
  • Board certification/eligibility in an appropriate medical specialty.

Key Responsibilities

The Education Director will lead the educational mission of the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology by developing innovative training programs and fostering interdisciplinary learning. They will also maintain an active clinical practice while providing strategic direction for the center's educational initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicineFellowship program administrationStrategic planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Integrative Oncologist at City of Hope 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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$275k–$425kOncology median $475k (middle half $425k–$575k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$316k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in California63 active646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $83k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 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.

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Annual compensation range

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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.

Living in Duarte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$793k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,779/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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