Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (BILH system) seeks a full-time Medical Oncologist subspecializing in GI and Head and Neck cancers, based across two sites (Burlington and Peabody, MA) within a 317-bed Level I Trauma Center. The role includes a faculty/core fellowship position, clinical research participation (SWOG/NRG), and a posted base salary range of $400,000–$480,000 with potential performance-based incentive compensation.
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Medical GI/Head and Neck OncologistJob Description:
Medical GI/Head and Neck Oncologist (BC/BE)
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center | Burlington & Peabody, MA
The Opportunity
The Division of Hematology/Oncology at LHMC is seeking a full-time Medical Oncologist specializing in Gastrointestinal and Head and Neck Cancers . Join a world-renowned tertiary medical center and a leading-edge research hub within the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system.
Practice Highlights
Dual-Site Focus: Based at LHMC Burlington and the free-standing Cancer Center at Lahey Medical Center Peabody.
Expert Status: Serve as a regional expert in GI and head and neck cancers within the BILH Cancer Network.
Work-Life Balance: Infrequent night and weekend call expectations.
Support System: Access to excellent administrative support and dedicated nurse navigation.
Technology: State-of-the-art infusion, radiation oncology, genetics, and in-house next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Academic & Research Leadership
Teaching: Faculty role training UMass-Chan medical students and LHMC internal medicine residents.
Fellowship: Serve as a Core Faculty Member for the new LHMC Hematology-Oncology fellowship program.
Research: LHMC is a main member of SWOG and NRG, maintaining a robust clinical research program.
Appointment: Opportunity for academic appointment at UMass-Chan School of Medicine commensurate with experience.
About Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Physician-Led: A multi-disciplinary group practice of over 600 physicians.
Teaching Hub: Regional campus for the innovative LEAD@Lahey Umass-Chan track.
Tertiary Excellence: 317-bed facility and Level I Trauma Center known for pioneering medical treatments.
Location: North of Boston
Enjoy the best of New England:
Education: Highly-ranked school systems.
Culture: Minutes away from the world-class amenities of Boston.
Recreation: Easy access to the mountains and the seacoast.
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Medical Oncology.
Subspecialty focus/interest in GI and Head and Neck Oncology.
Benefits
Excellent benefits package and competitive compensation.
Please submit CV and cover letter to:
Corrine Zarwan, MD, Chair, Division of Hematology and Oncology
Janet Waters, Physician Recruiter, BILH – jwaters2@bilh.org
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