Tracking Code: 214105

Medical Oncologist

Location: WellSpan Health, Lewisburg, PA
Schedule: Full Time

General Summary

Provides clinical medical oncology professional services to patients.

Join Our Visionary Oncology Team at WellSpan Health - Shape the Future of Cancer Care

At WellSpan Health, our 23,000 employees, including over 2,300 doctors and specialists, have a common goal and purpose. We're cultivating the next generation of medical innovators and leaders, transforming the health of communities in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.

We are currently seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Oncologist to join our team in Lewisburg, PA. This is a unique opportunity to build a brand-new practice, combining startup innovation with the support of a leading health system.

What you can expect:

  • Dynamic Startup Environment: Your voice and expertise will be valued.
  • Competitive Compensation: Physician-designed model with productivity and quality incentives.
  • Robust Support: Primarily outpatient role, supported by top-tier hospitalists and critical care physicians; no direct patient admissions.
  • Regional Leadership: WellSpan Health leads value-based care across 5 counties, with 5 cancer centers and 1 satellite infusion center.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work with radiation oncologists, breast surgeons, thoracic surgeons, and surgical oncologists.
  • Career Advancement: Engage in tumor boards, research, clinical trials, and quality improvement. Opportunities for academic growth through our partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
  • Community and Lifestyle: Affordable living, excellent schools, and a range of outdoor activities in a welcoming community.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

  • Physician-Designed Compensation Model, Competitive Signing Bonus, and Increased Educational Loan Repayment
  • Six weeks scheduled time off (STO), $5,500 CME Allowance
  • Comprehensive health benefits with spending and savings account options, Retirement savings plan
  • Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.

Ideal Candidate:

  • MD or DO, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Medical Oncology/Hematology
  • Passionate about high-quality, patient-centered oncology care and eager to lead and collaborate in a startup setting.
  • Interested in innovation and clinical excellence and strong commitment to teamwork and a patient-first approach.

A Place to Call Home:

Experience the best of both worlds in Central Pennsylvania-sophisticated medical community, picturesque countryside, historical attractions, and a low cost of living, all within reach of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

WellSpan Health is committed to celebrating and respecting diversity, ensuring equitable recruitment, retention, and development of our workforce.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Elyse Chadderdon, Physician Recruiter

email echadderdon@wellspan.org or 570-590-1774

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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
  • Certification of Added Competency in Hematology-Oncology. Upon Hire Required and
  • Completion of an Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required and
  • Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology. Upon Hire Required and
  • Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of Gettysburg Hospital. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Teaching skills.

You’re unique and you belong here.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, 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.

Elyse Chadderdon
Elyse Chadderdon
Physician Recruiter

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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Welcome. Respect. Value.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WellSpan

WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

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Quality of Life

North Central Pennsylvania has a bit of everything. Here, you’ll find history, natural pastural beauty, outdoor recreation and bustling college towns, such as Lewisburg, Selinsgrove and Williamsport, which are all conveniently situated within 20 minutes from one another along the Susquehanna River. This area features safe communities, thriving downtowns, excellent public schools, a wide variety of affordable homes and extraordinary postsecondary education institutions, including Bucknell University, Susquehanna University, Lycoming College and Penn College. Here, everything you need is nearby. And being centrally located along Route 80 between State College and the Poconos means you're only a couple hours from Penn State games, mountain resorts in the Poconos and city adventures in Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York City.

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