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Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Hematology Oncology –Thoracic Head and Neck Oncology
Schedule: Full-time
UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking a passionate and skilled Thoracic Oncologist to join our Division of Hematology/Oncology within the UMass Memorial Medical Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine academic practice with high-quality community-based cancer care across a network of well-established practices.
About the Role:

Join a vibrant and growing Division of Hematology/Oncology, which includes:

• 28 Board-Certified Physicians and 31 Advanced Practice Providers

• An integrated, multidisciplinary Cancer Center of Excellence focused on clinical care and innovation

• Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities

• Affiliation with the UMass Chan Medical School, a nationally ranked academic institution

Key Highlights:

• Clinical focus on thoracic and head & neck cancers across inpatient and outpatient settings

• Clinic schedule: 6 half-day sessions per week, average of 8 patients per session

• Protected administrative time: 1 day per week

• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

• Practice sites may include Worcester and either Leominster or Marlborough

• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, fellowship curriculum, and conferences

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience

• Opportunities for involvement in teaching, clinical research, quality improvement, community outreach, and leadership

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

What We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure

• Interest in academic medicine, including teaching and clinical research

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment

Our Benefits:

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options 

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment 

• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions

• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate

• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program 

Why Central Massachusetts?

Worcester, the second largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as easy access to the lakes and mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. With a dynamic arts scene, diverse culinary options, and proximity to Boston and Cape Cod (less than an hour away), Worcester is an ideal place to live and work.

Join Us:

If you're a dedicated oncologist looking to make a meaningful impact through patient care, academic medicine, and community engagement, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing team.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

David Cachia, MD
Clinical Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Chair, Hematology/Oncology Executive Council
Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter
We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.