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CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking an Oncologist to join an established group in growing their comprehensive oncology program across the state of Kentucky, specifically in our London and Corbin locations. The Oncologist provides high quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective general oncology patient care. We offer the latest in cancer-care technology, including indication-specific use of the latest FDA approved drugs, state-of-the-art linear accelerator based radiation therapy and strong partnerships with other providers such as surgeons who use da Vinci® Xi surgical system for less pain and faster recovery.
Position Overview:
- Hematology-Oncology; Oncology board required, Hematology board NOT required.
- APP support in clinic; APP sees benign hematology patients.
- Walk into existing patient panel with little to no competition in the area and a large referral base!
- Monday-Friday schedule, NO WEEKENDS. 4 administrative hours per week.
- 1:6 weekday call (phone-only). No weekend call!
- Work at a volume that is comfortable for you. Very much a work/life balance position with the ability to be very busy if you desire.
- Be part of building a program with a strong existing foundation and a brand new cancer center!
- Visa sponsorship available.
Offer Includes:
- Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
- Additional quality-based bonus.
- Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance.
- 1 week CME, $4,000.
- 33 days PTO plus 11 paid holidays per year.
- Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage.
- Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs.
- Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
- Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
- EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Successful completion of an accredited residency program in the U.S. or Canada.
- Successful completion of an accredited fellowship program in the U.S. or Canada.
- Open to new graduates.
License/Certification:
- Kentucky License/Eligible.
- DEA.
- Board certified in Oncology; Hematology board NOT required.
Essential Duties:
- Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities.
- Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards.
- Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility.
- Educate patients on both clinical and managed care.
- Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate.
- Function as an effective clinic team member.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
- Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
- Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
- Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
- Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
- Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Where You'll Work
About CHI Saint Joseph Health – Kentucky
Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926, proudly serves the London, Kentucky, community and surrounding areas. In 2010, we opened a state-of-the-art, $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility to better meet the needs of our patients. We provide care to people across southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle and Whitley counties. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and adhering to our mission and core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration.
About London, KY
Living in London, KY is a great experience for those who want to be close to nature but still enjoy the comforts of city life. Centrally located within the state, the area is home to beautiful rolling hills and lush forests, providing plenty of opportunities to explore and engage with nature. The town itself has an inviting atmosphere, with friendly people and plenty of attractions that make it a great place to live. There are plenty of activities, events, and attractions to keep you entertained in London, KY including a farmers market, museums and historic sites. Living in London also provides easy access to larger cities such as Louisville or Lexington making it a great choice for those who need quick access to the conveniences of the city while still being able to enjoy the peacefulness of rural life.
Pay Range
$430,444 - $793,951 /year
Job Summary and Responsibilities
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking an Oncologist to join an established group in growing their comprehensive oncology program across the state of Kentucky, specifically in our London and Corbin locations. The Oncologist provides high quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective general oncology patient care. We offer the latest in cancer-care technology, including indication-specific use of the latest FDA approved drugs, state-of-the-art linear accelerator based radiation therapy and strong partnerships with other providers such as surgeons who use da Vinci® Xi surgical system for less pain and faster recovery.
Position Overview:
- Hematology-Oncology; Oncology board required, Hematology board NOT required.
- APP support in clinic; APP sees benign hematology patients.
- Walk into existing patient panel with little to no competition in the area and a large referral base!
- Monday-Friday schedule, NO WEEKENDS. 4 administrative hours per week.
- 1:6 weekday call (phone-only). No weekend call!
- Work at a volume that is comfortable for you. Very much a work/life balance position with the ability to be very busy if you desire.
- Be part of building a program with a strong existing foundation and a brand new cancer center!
- Visa sponsorship available.
Offer Includes:
- Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
- Additional quality-based bonus.
- Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance.
- 1 week CME, $4,000.
- 33 days PTO plus 11 paid holidays per year.
- Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage.
- Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs.
- Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
- Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
- EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Successful completion of an accredited residency program in the U.S. or Canada.
- Successful completion of an accredited fellowship program in the U.S. or Canada.
- Open to new graduates.
License/Certification:
- Kentucky License/Eligible.
- DEA.
- Board certified in Oncology; Hematology board NOT required.
Essential Duties:
- Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities.
- Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards.
- Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility.
- Educate patients on both clinical and managed care.
- Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate.
- Function as an effective clinic team member.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
- Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
- Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
- Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
- Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
- Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Where You'll Work
About CHI Saint Joseph Health – Kentucky
Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926, proudly serves the London, Kentucky, community and surrounding areas. In 2010, we opened a state-of-the-art, $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility to better meet the needs of our patients. We provide care to people across southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle and Whitley counties. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and adhering to our mission and core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration.
About London, KY
Living in London, KY is a great experience for those who want to be close to nature but still enjoy the comforts of city life. Centrally located within the state, the area is home to beautiful rolling hills and lush forests, providing plenty of opportunities to explore and engage with nature. The town itself has an inviting atmosphere, with friendly people and plenty of attractions that make it a great place to live. There are plenty of activities, events, and attractions to keep you entertained in London, KY including a farmers market, museums and historic sites. Living in London also provides easy access to larger cities such as Louisville or Lexington making it a great choice for those who need quick access to the conveniences of the city while still being able to enjoy the peacefulness of rural life.
Pay Range
$430,444 - $793,951 /year
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Oncologist
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers file PERM applications far more frequently than community hospitals. Focusing your search on these institutions shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring oncology employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify oncology employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and sponsorship type surfaces positions where PERM filing is already part of the employer's standard hiring process.
Clarify subspecialty fit during PERM recruitment
PERM requires the job description to match the actual role. If you're a breast oncologist or radiation oncologist, confirm the employer's PERM application reflects your subspecialty, not a generic oncologist title that could trigger a DOL audit.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Confirming this with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer prevents gaps in your work authorization.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your subspecialty and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation discussions.
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Find Oncologist JobsOncologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does oncologist qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Oncologist roles qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, which includes physicians with an MD and completed fellowship training. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree or higher. Most sponsoring employers file under EB-2 given the advanced training oncology requires, but EB-3 is available as a fallback if needed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for oncologists?
H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years and subject to annual cap concerns for many applicants. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process is longer, typically one to three years from start to green card approval, but it eliminates the uncertainty tied to visa caps and lottery selection.
Which types of employers sponsor oncologists for green cards?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, large hospital health systems, and multi-site oncology practices are the most active PERM filers for oncologist roles. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and regularly navigate the DOL recruitment documentation process. Smaller community practices sponsor less frequently and may require more lead time to set up the filing process.
How can I find oncology jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search oncology roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact. Targeting employers who already file PERM for oncologists means sponsorship is a standard part of their hiring process, not an exception you have to negotiate.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If your I-140 petition has been approved for at least 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer under AC21 portability, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Oncologist-to-oncologist moves generally qualify. Changing employers before the 180-day mark typically requires restarting the PERM process with the new employer.
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