Academic Physician - MD/DO - Radiation Oncologist
SHematology/OncologySaint Louis, Missouri1mo ago
~$480,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 17 reports
Mercy Cancer Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join a three-physician group with a 2-year income guarantee of $700,000 plus a $50,000 recruitment incentive. The position includes a 1:3 call schedule, robust ancillary support, and visa sponsorship for H-1B and J-1 candidates.
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Mercy Cancer Center – Cape Girardeau is seeking an additional board eligible or board-certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join a well-established practice at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mercy Cancer Center team has three Hematologists/Oncologists, two Radiation Oncologists, four Advanced Practice Providers, and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Cancer Center - Cape Girardeau:
Supportive and experienced partners
Call schedule of 1:3
A strong referral base from Mercy Clinic integrated physicians
MRI, PET/CT, and two Linear accelerators
On-site Nurse Navigators, Genetic testing, Social Workers, and Dieticians
This Position Offers:
2-year income guarantee of $700,000 with $50,000 recruitment incentive
Up to $20,000 in relocation
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
Annual $5,000 CME allowance
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
Occurrence-based malpractice plan
H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted
Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Cape Girardeau: Where the Mississippi meets small-town charm — with vibrant downtown shops, mouthwatering cuisine, Division 1 sports, and Missouri’s #1 golf course all right in your backyard!
Your life is our life’s workAt Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
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