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Oncologist jobs on OPT are available through academic medical centers, cancer research hospitals, and health systems that regularly sponsor physicians. Most OPT oncologists work under STEM OPT extensions tied to research-intensive residency or fellowship programs, giving you up to three years of authorized training before H-1B visa filing.
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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 OPT Sponsorship in Oncologist
Target NCI-designated cancer centers
National Cancer Institute-designated centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson have dedicated international physician pipelines and established H-1B visa sponsorship processes. They hire OPT oncologists more consistently than community hospitals or private practices.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility through your program
Many oncology fellowships qualify for STEM OPT extension if the program's CIP code falls under biological or medical sciences. Verify your classification with your DSO before accepting a position so you understand your full authorized work window.
Align your fellowship timing with the H-1B cap
Oncology fellowships typically run three years. Plan your start date so your OPT authorization covers at least one H-1B lottery cycle, ideally two. Fellowship directors at academic centers understand this timeline and can structure offers accordingly.
Ask about GME-level sponsorship policies upfront
Graduate Medical Education offices, not department chairs, typically own sponsorship decisions. Ask specifically whether the GME office sponsors H-1B for fellows on OPT before signing your agreement. Some institutions sponsor selectively by subspecialty or research funding status.
Prioritize roles with research components
Oncology positions with a defined research or academic component are more likely to qualify for STEM OPT and carry stronger sponsorship precedent. Translational research, clinical trials work, and tumor biology roles typically have stronger institutional support for international physicians.
Get sponsorship commitments documented before you start
Verbal assurances from program directors are not binding. Request written confirmation that the institution will sponsor your H-1B before your OPT expires. Immigration attorneys at the institution can clarify what a formal commitment looks like in your specific fellowship contract.
Oncologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an oncologist on OPT without an H-1B sponsor lined up?
Yes, you can begin working as an oncologist on OPT without an H-1B sponsor confirmed, but it carries real risk. OPT authorization is temporary, and oncology training timelines are long. Most fellows start identifying sponsoring institutions during their first or second year so there's no gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation. STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months total if your program qualifies, which provides a meaningful runway.
Do oncology fellowships typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers sponsor H-1B for oncology fellows at a much higher rate than community or private practice settings. Sponsorship is handled through the Graduate Medical Education office, not the department directly. Fellowships embedded in large research hospitals, where grant funding partially supports physician salaries, tend to have the most straightforward sponsorship processes. Confirm with the GME office specifically, not just your fellowship director.
Does my oncology fellowship qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code your degree program used when you were enrolled. If your medical degree or related graduate program falls under biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or a qualifying STEM category, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether your degree qualifies. Not all MD programs are automatically STEM-designated, so check before assuming the full 36 months are available.
What happens to my OPT status if my oncology fellowship ends before my H-1B is approved?
If your OPT expires before your H-1B is approved and activated, you lose work authorization and must stop practicing. The H-1B cap-gap rule protects F-1 students whose OPT expires between April 1 and October 1 if a timely H-1B petition was filed on their behalf. Outside that window, a gap in status is possible. Planning your fellowship end date and H-1B filing timeline together with your employer's immigration attorney is the safest approach.
Where can I find oncologist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters oncologist roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support your visa status. Academic medical centers and research hospitals list fellowship and attending physician openings that include OPT and H-1B sponsorship details. Searching Migrate Mate early in your fellowship, before your authorization window closes, gives you the most options and negotiating leverage.