Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician, Texas Academics

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Opportunity in El Paso, TX

You'll step into a high-impact Pediatric Hematology/Oncology role serving as a key referral resource for a wide regional catchment area. This is a pediatric hematology/oncology position with meaningful clinical volume and academic involvement. If you're looking for a blend of inpatient service, outpatient/infusion continuity, and the chance to shape a growing program, let's connect.

Practice Overview

• You'll join an academic-affiliated pediatric program with multidisciplinary support and access to national cooperative group trials (COG)
• Team includes dedicated outpatient/inpatient support staff (MA/RN) plus 3 NPs
• Broad scope: new diagnoses (~80/year), survivorship, benign heme (sickle cell/hemophilia), and oncology care across inpatient and clinic/infusion
• Procedures include bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, LPs with intrathecal chemo, transfusion management, and coordination of ports/central lines

Schedule

• 0.9 clinical FTE with approximately 1,872 clinical hours/year
• Alternating ambulatory/infusion and inpatient service blocks for variety and continuity
• Specialty call: approximately 1 week per month
• EMR: Cerner; full diagnostic support on-site (lab, pathology, imaging)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at 300,000 (with additional incentives structured around productivity and/or quality/retention)
• Sign-on bonus starting at 15,000
• CME allowance: 5,000 plus standard paid time off package
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage; relocation assistance available; eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness programs due to service area

Candidate Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. (or equivalent foreign medical degree)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (fellows considered, including upcoming graduates)
• Comfort with core heme/onc procedures (BMA/Bx, LP with intrathecal chemotherapy) and inpatient consultative care
• Interest in teaching and academic participation preferred; faculty appointment aligned with experience

Community & Location Highlights

• El Paso offers a sunny climate, mountain views, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Franklin Mountains
• Cost of living is generally lower than many major Texas metros, with a range of housing options
• Convenient regional airport access for travel, plus proximity to weekend getaways across West Texas and Southern New Mexico
• Family-friendly amenities with established neighborhoods, parks, and a strong local food scene

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.