Medical Oncologist
Elyse Chadderdon
Physician Recruiter
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Job Title: Medical Oncology Physician
Location: Ephrata, PA
Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
What You’ll Champion:
- Community-based general adult Hematology/Oncology practice (benign hematology, solid tumors, blood cancers)
- Outpatient Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Facilities: 9 shared exam rooms; infusion and radiation on-site; embedded palliative care
- Accredited & Collaborative: CoC accredited; partnership with Johns Hopkins and Maryland Proton Center
- Team: Fully staffed – 2.5 Medical Oncologists, 1 PRN Medical Oncologist, 3.0 APPs. Currently supported by navigation, social work, dietary, research, and genetic counseling (hybrid model).
- Volume & Call: 14-16 patients per day, shared call-coverage model to include inpatient consults and rounding (Hospitalists admit)
First in Class Benefits:
- Physician-Designed Compensation Model & Competitive Signing Bonus PLUS Fellowship stipend and Educational Loan Repayment
- 6 weeks scheduled time off (STO) and 6 holidays
- Retirement savings plans – 403b & 457b
- $5,500 CME Allowance
- Comprehensive health benefits with spending and savings account options
- Employer paid benefits include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
What Sets Us Apart:
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
Ephrata, PA
- Offers a suburban feel with good schools, parks, and healthcare access; known for its Amish heritage and vibrant local culture.
- Conveniently located in Lancaster County, with easy access to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
- Family-friendly community featuring year-round festivals, farmers markets, youth sports, and community events.
- Green Dragon Farmers Market – One of PA’s largest markets, open Fridays with Amish goods, crafts, and fresh produce.
- Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) – Scenic 8-mile trail for biking, walking, and running.
- Ephrata Performing Arts Center – Highly rated local theater offering plays and musicals.
- Proximity to outdoor recreation, including local parks, golf courses, and the rolling countryside of Lancaster County.
- Charming downtown features local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and seasonal events.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Name: Elyse Chadderdon
Email: echadderdon@wellspan.org
Phone: 570-590-1774 (Call/Text)
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine or Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Upon Hire Required and
- Completion of an Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology. Upon Hire Required and
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Teaching skills.
You’re unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at careers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
Team Member Benefits
Did you know we’ve already invested to keep medical insurance premiums stable and will continue to invest to ensure they remain unchanged in 2026?
Our medical, dental and vision benefits are among the best in the country, with team members contributing only about 13% of their payroll wages—far below the national average.
In our most popular plan, WellSpan Plus, you pay 0% co-insurance after meeting your deductible. Even in our other plans, the coinsurance rate is just 5%, which is significantly lower than the typical cost for health care workers.
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- Sign on incentives for new employees
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- PTO bridging
- Short term disability
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Belonging at WellSpan
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At WellSpan, people aren’t just employees. We’re individuals, and we want to be treated as unique human beings. That’s why we’re committed to creating One Size Fits One Human Experiences. After all, we are friends and neighbors, serving and working alongside our friends and neighbors.
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