Hematology/Oncology Physician

Hematology / Medical Oncology Physician - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Hospital-Based Clinical Trials Visa Sponsorship Available

A leading, physician-led health system is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematologist/Medical Oncologist to join a busy, growing cancer program in Altoona , Pennsylvania.

This position is ideal for physicians committed to high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong interest in clinical trials and evidence-based oncology . J-1 waiver and H-1B sponsorship (post-J-1) candidates are welcome to apply.

• Join as the 4th physician in a well-established medical oncology practice

• Practice located in a spacious, new cancer center on the hospital campus

• Strong infrastructure with:

  • Advanced Practice Providers

  • Specialized oncology nurses

  • Dedicated lab, pharmacy, and support staff

• Integrated, physician-led network with robust growth

• Mix of:

  • Outpatient oncology care

  • Inpatient medical oncology consults

  • Chemotherapy, lab, and supportive therapy visits

• Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Shared call among physician colleagues

• Competitive base salary plus generous incentive program

• Sign-on bonus

• Paid relocation assistance

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Family medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Pension/retirement plan

  • Life and disability insurance

• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

• Generous PTO

• CME allowance

• 400-bed tertiary hospital serving central Pennsylvania

• Medical staff of 400+ physicians

• Level II Trauma Center

• Regional Oncology Center

• Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center

• Comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery

• Interventional neurology, robotics, behavioral health, vascular, and wound care

• 24/7 inpatient support by hospitalists and intensivists

• One of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the U.S.

• Western Pennsylvania's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Extensive clinical trial access across:

  • Pennsylvania

  • Ohio

  • New York

  • Maryland

• Strong emphasis on:

  • Clinical, translational, and basic science research

  • Residency education

  • Community outreach

• Unified care model ensures patients have access to advanced diagnostics and therapies , regardless of treatment location

• Altoona is a family-oriented city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania

• Very reasonable cost of living

• Excellent public and private school systems

• Outdoor recreation:

  • Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing

  • State parks, rail trails, and resorts nearby

• Cultural and social amenities:

  • Big Ten sports

  • National touring performers

• Close to State College , home to Penn State University

• Centrally located with easy access to:

  • Pittsburgh

  • Philadelphia

  • Washington DC

  • Baltimore

  • NYC(approximately 40 minutes to 4.5 hours)

Allow RecruitWell to coordinate a confidential introductory call between you and the client to discuss clinical focus, trials access, compensation, and visa support.