Oncologist Jobs
Oncologist jobs are open across hospital systems, cancer centers, academic medical centers, and private practices, from early-career attending to department chief, with specializations in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Oncologist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 495+ Oncologist jobs
Internal Title: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Summary
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC) and the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, are recruiting clinician investigators specializing in Thoracic Oncology and Head & Neck Oncology to join our expanding programs at the Assistant/Associate/ Professor level.
The selected candidate will collaborate with highly trained faculty from other specialties to deliver multidisciplinary care at the recently opened O’Quinn Medical Tower, attend on the inpatient consult/teaching service at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and conduct clinical trials through the DLDCCC’s Clinical Trial Support unit and Phase 1 program. The candidate will also have ample opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings and mentor research projects.
The DLDCCC, and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital. The O’Quinn Medical Tower is state-of-the-art 470,000 Sq Ft space which includes radiology services, radiation oncology, bronchoscopy/endoscopy, and an 80 bed infusion center that houses the DLDCCC’s Phase 1 unit. The 450 members of the DLDCCC generate more than $130 million of annual direct costs in cancer-related research funding, including more than $44 million in direct costs from the NCI. Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recruitment awards are available on a competitive basis. The DLDCCC is composed of 6 well-funded research programs and 10 Cancer-specific Disease Working Groups that bring basic scientists and clinical researchers together for collaborative translational research. Interested candidates will have an MD or MD/PhD degree and should be board-eligible or board-certified in medical oncology. Applications should include a letter outlining the candidate’s academic interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of four references.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Internal Title: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Summary
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC) and the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, are recruiting clinician investigators specializing in Thoracic Oncology and Head & Neck Oncology to join our expanding programs at the Assistant/Associate/ Professor level.
The selected candidate will collaborate with highly trained faculty from other specialties to deliver multidisciplinary care at the recently opened O’Quinn Medical Tower, attend on the inpatient consult/teaching service at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and conduct clinical trials through the DLDCCC’s Clinical Trial Support unit and Phase 1 program. The candidate will also have ample opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings and mentor research projects.
The DLDCCC, and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital. The O’Quinn Medical Tower is state-of-the-art 470,000 Sq Ft space which includes radiology services, radiation oncology, bronchoscopy/endoscopy, and an 80 bed infusion center that houses the DLDCCC’s Phase 1 unit. The 450 members of the DLDCCC generate more than $130 million of annual direct costs in cancer-related research funding, including more than $44 million in direct costs from the NCI. Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recruitment awards are available on a competitive basis. The DLDCCC is composed of 6 well-funded research programs and 10 Cancer-specific Disease Working Groups that bring basic scientists and clinical researchers together for collaborative translational research. Interested candidates will have an MD or MD/PhD degree and should be board-eligible or board-certified in medical oncology. Applications should include a letter outlining the candidate’s academic interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of four references.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
See All 495+ Oncologist Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any oncologist role that fits.
Find Oncologist JobsOncologist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OneOncology153
- Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center27
- Allina Health16
- CommonSpirit Health15
- Ethos Veterinary Health14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services426
- Education61
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals56
- Animal Care & Pet Services8
- Insurance8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completed fellowship training in medical, radiation, or surgical oncology
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the relevant oncology subspecialty
- Active state medical license and DEA registration in the state of practice
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Participation in multidisciplinary tumor board and clinical quality-improvement initiatives
- Research or clinical trial experience, including familiarity with IRB protocols and GCP guidelines
Tips for Your Oncologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to the tumor board
Highlight disease-site expertise front and center on your oncologist CV. Hiring committees want to see your case volume by cancer type, your experience with specific treatment modalities, and any tumor board leadership, not a generic list of clinical duties.
Separate academic from community practice roles
Academic oncologist postings prioritize grant history, publications, and teaching obligations, while community and private practice roles weight patient throughput and referral network experience. Read the call description carefully and adjust your application materials to match the stated mission.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists oncologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your tumor board and multidisciplinary experience
Many oncologist job descriptions specifically ask for multidisciplinary team participation. Name the tumor boards you sit on, the specialties you collaborate with, and any quality-improvement or protocol-development work you led, since these signal readiness for high-functioning cancer programs.
Prepare a case-based interview presentation
Most oncology candidate interviews include a grand rounds or case-presentation component. Choose a complex case that shows your diagnostic reasoning, multidisciplinary coordination, and patient communication, then practice fielding questions from a room of subspecialists who will probe every decision point.
Negotiate protected research and CME time upfront
Compensation in oncology often includes protected time for research, continuing medical education allowances, and tumor registry access. Raise these in the offer conversation, not after signing, since they are typically easier to negotiate before a contract is finalized.
Oncologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most oncologists?
The companies hiring the most oncologists right now include OneOncology, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Allina Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large integrated health systems and NCI-designated cancer centers consistently account for the majority of full-time oncologist openings nationwide.
How many oncologist jobs are remote?
About 1% of oncologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most oncology practice. The roles most likely to be remote or hybrid are tumor board consultation, second-opinion services, genetic counseling coordination, and teleoncology follow-up appointments for established patients between in-person visits.
How do you become an oncologist?
You become an oncologist by completing a four-year medical degree, followed by an internal medicine, general surgery, or radiation therapy residency, then a subspecialty fellowship in medical, surgical, or radiation oncology that typically runs two to three years. After fellowship, you sit for board certification exams administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Surgery, or American Board of Radiology, depending on your subspecialty, and obtain a state medical license before practicing independently.
How do you get hired as an oncologist with little experience?
Early-career oncologists most often enter the field through fellowship-to-faculty pipelines at academic medical centers or locum tenens placements that build case volume across multiple practice settings. Emphasize your fellowship caseload, any published research or poster presentations, and tumor board participation on your application materials. Community cancer centers and critical-access hospitals are often more open to new attendings than large academic programs and can offer a faster path to independent practice and partnership.
What does the oncologist interview process look like?
The oncologist interview process typically begins with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter or department chair, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with the division chief, key clinical colleagues, and administrative leadership. Candidates are usually asked to deliver a grand rounds presentation or case conference, and interviews often include a campus tour, community orientation, and a session with the compensation committee. The full process from first contact to offer commonly runs several weeks to a few months for academic roles.
Where can I find and apply to oncologist jobs?
You can find and apply to oncologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospital systems, cancer centers, academic programs, and private practices across the United States. Find the roles that match your subspecialty and career stage from the listings on this page and apply directly to each one.
See All 495+ Oncologist Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any oncologist role that fits.
Find Oncologist Jobs