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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Physician, Oncologist - Malignant Hematology

OncologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

WakeMed Physician Practices, a leading multi‑specialty medical group with more than 500 physicians, NP/PA, is seeking Board‑Eligible/Board‑Certified Hematology & Medical Oncology physicians, with particular interest in malignant hematology, to join our rapidly expanding oncology program in Raleigh, North Carolina.

WakeMed is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate, and innovative care to our community. As part of our oncology service line, you will join a collegial team of 8 physicians and 14 NP/PA professionals practicing within a system that prioritizes quality, patient-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Position Highlights

We are seeking motivated physicians with fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology, ideally with a focus or strong interest in malignant hematology.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment working closely with: Hematopathologists, Surgical subspecialists, Radiation oncology, Primary care and referring providers, Clinical research partners.

Clinical Focus of the malignant hematology physician will manage: Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).

WakeMed delivers evidence-based, standard-of-care therapies across the continuum of hematologic malignancies. The system is actively developing both an acute leukemia program as well as step-up and inpatient protocols for bispecific antibody therapy.

We also host a well-attended monthly malignant hematology case conference, led by our malignant hematologist and joined by hematopathologists, medical oncologists/hematologists, and hematology/oncology NP/PA providers to review complex cases and align on best practices.

WakeMed maintains a robust referral base from both WakeMed-employed and independent community physicians.

The WakeMed Physician is responsible for providing quality clinical care to patients cared for by their division. The Physician may be responsible for providing teaching and supervision to residents, medical students and/or APP? s within their division.

The Physician is responsible for appropriate coding and corporate compliance and may be responsible for some general administrative responsibilities of the practice. Physician reports directly to the Director of their assigned division and understands and supports the mission values, and management of WakeMed.

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

The physician will provide high-quality clinical care for patients with hematologic malignancies and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences. Responsibilities also include teaching and supervising residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Medicine and be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Completion of a fellowship in a related area is required for this position.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Evidence-based MedicineLymphoma ManagementMultiple Myeloma ManagementMyelodysplastic Syndromes ManagementMyeloproliferative Neoplasms Management

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.

  • On-site

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 compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Paid malpractice
CME allowance
Professional dues
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Relocation bonus
PSLF eligible