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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Hematology/Oncology Physician

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400K - $500K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Change the Course of Cancer Care: Join Our Hematology & Oncology Team Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients while advancing the future of cancer care? At Rochester Regional Health, we’re not just treating cancer—we’re fighting to transform lives.

Our growing Hematology/Oncology team at Rochester General Hospital is looking for dedicated physicians like you to help redefine cancer care in Western New York. This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to join a team that values your expertise, empowers your vision, and supports your personal and professional goals.

What Makes Our Opportunity Different? Compassion-Driven Care: Every moment with your patients is an opportunity to bring hope, healing, and human connection. At Rochester Regional Health, you’ll have the support you need to provide exceptional, personalized care for every patient.

National Recognition for Excellence: Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the Top 100 Health Systems with outstanding oncology programs.

Fully accredited as a Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Collaboration Across Disciplines: Partner with a full breadth of specialists, including Radiation Oncologists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Radiologists, and others. Engage in multidisciplinary case conferences, CME, and networking activities to deliver the most comprehensive care.

Innovation Meets Impact: Treat over 4,500 new cancer and blood disorder patients annually across six cancer centers in the region.

Access advanced resources like the Sands Constellation Center for Critical Care, featuring an oncology inpatient floor with 36 private, HEPA-filtrated rooms for Acute Leukemia and Hematologic Malignancy patients. Be part of the region’s first and only intra-operative radiation therapy program.

Holistic Team Support: Join a team of collaborative physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and administrative staff who work together to ensure no patient or provider feels alone in the journey. Is This the Right Fit for You?

This is more than a career—it’s a chance to grow and thrive in a practice that supports your ambitions and honors your dedication. Whether you’re passionate about clinical excellence, exploring innovative therapies, or building meaningful connections with patients, we’re here to help you succeed.

Let’s Connect We invite you to explore how joining Rochester Regional Health can help you achieve your personal and professional goals while making a profound impact on patient care.

Take the Next Step If you’re ready to advance your career in Hematology and Oncology, apply today or reach out to our recruitment team for more information. Together, we can redefine cancer care and create a healthier tomorrow for our patients and communities.

EDUCATION: DO, MD LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$400,000.00 - $500,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide exceptional, personalized care to cancer patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. They will also engage in case conferences and contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DO or MD degree and possess a valid New York State medical license. Experience in hematology and oncology is preferred, along with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary CareCancer TreatmentCommunicationTeamworkCompassionate CareHolistic Support

Oncology — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Oncology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$434k (35 salary observations; 76 listings), vs ~$429k nationally (365 salary observations; 1,388 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 34 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$400k–$500kOncology median $500k (middle half $335k–$607k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$434k median in New York$429k nationally (+1%)35 state / 365 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$417k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in New York51 active658 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 32% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Oncology pay trend+18.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Oncologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
5
<$565k
2
$565k-630k
1
$652k
2
$695k-760k

Annual compensation range

#1

Clinical Cardio-Oncologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians · Boston, Massachusetts

$170k-$742k
#2

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#3

Physician Radiation Oncology

$561k-$652k
#4

Urologic Oncologist - Olympia

$560k-$625k
+ 9 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 654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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