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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Physician, Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal (GI) Focus

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

WakeMed Physician Practices, a premier multi‑specialty medical group with more than 500 physicians, NP/PA across a broad range of specialties, is seeking a Board‑Eligible/Board‑Certified Hematology & Medical Oncology physician with a clinical focus in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology to join our rapidly growing cancer program in Raleigh, North Carolina.

WakeMed is committed to delivering state‑of‑the‑art, compassionate, patient‑centered cancer care. As part of our expanding oncology service line, you will join a collaborative, collegial team of 8 physicians and 14 NP/PA professionals, working within a system that emphasizes quality, multidisciplinary integration, and innovation.

Position Highlights

We are seeking a clinically excellent, team‑oriented GI medical oncologist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and works closely with: Surgical oncology, Colorectal surgery, Hepatobiliary surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Radiation oncology, Radiology and pathology, Genetic counseling

Clinical Environment & Program Strengths

WakeMed offers a comprehensive GI oncology program with exceptional multidisciplinary support, including:

A strong referral base from WakeMed-employed and independent GI providers, including 8 employed gastroenterologists and multiple aligned private GI groups

A breadth of surgical support: trauma/emergency general surgery, colorectal, breast, thoracic, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, and two surgical oncologists

A fellowship‑trained GI pathologist on-site, who actively participates in our weekly GI tumor board and supports high-quality, specialized diagnostic services

A weekly GI tumor board attended by surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, and radiation oncologists

  • A high-volume interventional and nuclear radiology program, including radiotheranostics available on-site
  • Access to advanced endoscopy, hepatobiliary interventions, and emerging minimally invasive technologies

Our oncology service line is expanding its research footprint, with a growing portfolio of oncology clinical trials, including GI-focused studies. Research experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Opportunities Include

  • Teaching medical students and WakeMed Internal Medicine residents
  • Leading initiatives to expand access to high‑quality cancer care across the Triangle
  • Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week (36 clinical + 4 administrative).
  • H1B sponsorship potential for well‑qualified, candidates with 5+ years of clinical practice experience

Compensation & Benefits Package

  • WakeMed provides a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package:
  • Competitive base salary with production incentives and quality bonuses
  • Robust time off, supporting strong work‑life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits, including paid malpractice, CME, and professional dues
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, plus additional retirement options
  • Relocation bonus
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Why Raleigh, North Carolina?

WakeMed is located in one of the most desirable and fastest-growing regions in the country. Raleigh and the greater Triangle consistently rank among the Top 10 U.S. cities for:

  • Quality of life
  • Economic growth
  • Family‑friendly living and excellent school systems
  • Arts, culture, and collegiate/professional sports
  • Abundant year‑round outdoor recreation
  • The region offers a remarkable balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Education

Doctorate Medicine Required

Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, multidisciplinary medical oncology care with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers. Collaborate with a team of specialists, participate in tumor boards, and contribute to clinical research and medical education initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Hematology & Medical Oncology physician with a Doctorate of Medicine. Requires a valid medical license and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Gastrointestinal oncologyMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient-centered careTumor board participationMedical leadership

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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

2
$500k
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

Surgical Oncology Physician

$407k-$572k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 623 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hospitals and Health Care
Raleigh, NC
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary with production incentives and quality bonuses
Robust time off
Comprehensive benefits including paid malpractice, CME, and professional dues
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Relocation bonus
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)