Permanent Physician Hematology Oncology - Paducah, Kentucky - $625K Salary, $1M Plus Potential

Job Description

Job Description

Hem/ONC Opportunity in Paducah, KY - 625,000 Starting Salary plus 150K Sign-on bonus - Visa Sponsorship

You're stepping into a high-volume community oncology program with immediate patient demand and strong regional referrals. This Medical Oncology/Hematology position is designed for physicians seeking autonomy, robust support resources, and the option to participate in clinical trials. If you're looking for a long-term home with room to grow, this one is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join 2 Medical Oncologists plus 3 Hem/Onc-trained APCs, with full RN/MA support and scribe availability
• Community-based oncology with academic collaboration through an NCI-designated cancer center affiliate network
• Integrated cancer center resources: on-site radiation oncology, clinical trials program, tumor registry, navigators, oncology pharmacy, and lab
• Broad case mix (common to complex); BiTE therapy available; no pediatric oncology

Schedule

• Clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; typical clinic schedule is 4-5 days per week
• Average clinic volume: 13-15 patients/day with ~700 analytic cancer cases annually (and growing)
• Minimal inpatient chemotherapy; average inpatient census ~6 patients/physician with 1-3 new consults/day and strong hospitalist support
• Call currently includes rotating weekday coverage and every other weekend; call burden expected to improve with the third physician

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: 625,000 guaranteed for 3 years, with productivity bonus eligibility during the guarantee
• Productivity: 100 per wRVU above 6,916 annually; transition to productivity model after year three
• Incentives: 150,000 sign-on bonus, 10,000 relocation assistance, and 10,000 annual CME allowance
• Benefits: 35 days paid time off, occurrence-based malpractice with tail provided, retirement plan, health/dental/vision, disability coverage, and visa sponsorship (H-1B/J-1)

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO; Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hematology/Medical Oncology
• U.S.-based residency and fellowship training required
• Open to experienced physicians and graduating fellows; mentorship available
• Interest in community oncology, with optional participation in research/clinical trials.

Community & Location Highlights

• Affordable cost of living, minimal traffic, and short commutes-easy day-to-day lifestyle
• Excellent public and private school options with a family-oriented feel
• Downtown dining, arts, and entertainment plus nearby lakes, boating, fishing, hiking, and state parks
• Regional airport service and easy drives to Nashville (~2 hours) and St. Louis (~2.5 hours)

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.