Physician - Head & Neck and/or Melanoma Oncology Subspecialist

Deaconess Health System • Newburgh, IN

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About The Position

Deaconess Cancer Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hematologist-Oncologist with fellowship training or subspecialty interest in head and neck oncology and/or melanoma. The physician will help lead and grow care for patients with head and neck cancers and cutaneous malignancies. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, disease-site-focused oncology program with institutional support for subspecialization, program development, and clinical innovation. A new comprehensive cancer center is planned for 2028.

The physician may develop a focused head and neck and/or melanoma practice, with optional general oncology exposure, and will work with a multidisciplinary team and established tumor boards. The practice offers a flexible four- or five-day workweek, a 1:8 call schedule, and a strong regional referral base. The program includes dedicated physician leadership across more than eight disease sites, experienced APPs, oncology pharmacists, nurse navigators, dietitians, social workers, palliative care, and rehabilitation specialists. Clinical infrastructure includes Epic EMR with the Beacon oncology module and Abridge AI documentation and ordering assistance.

The Year 1 guaranteed base salary is $700,000, with average earnings stated to exceed $1 million. Additional compensation may include productivity incentives, APP supervision compensation, and a quality bonus. A sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 and training stipends for current fellows are available. The position is based in the Newburgh/Evansville, Indiana area.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Hematologist-Oncologist.
• Fellowship training and/or strong clinical interest in head and neck oncology and/or melanoma.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care and close collaboration with ENT/head and neck surgery, dermatology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology.
• Collaborative mindset within a growing oncology service line.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in program development and head and neck and/or melanoma disease-site leadership.
• Interest in head and neck and melanoma clinical trials; strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow care for patients with head and neck cancers and cutaneous malignancies.
• Develop a focused head and neck and/or melanoma oncology practice, with optional general oncology exposure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care in collaboration with relevant specialties.
• Contribute to program development and head and neck and/or melanoma disease-site leadership.
• Participate in a 1:8 call schedule.
• Engage with head and neck and cutaneous malignancies tumor boards and the broader multidisciplinary oncology program.

Benefits

• $700,000 guaranteed base salary in Year 1, with average earnings over $1 million stated.
• Productivity incentives, APP supervision compensation, and quality bonus.
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000; training stipends available for current fellows.
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 6 holidays.
• 5 CME days and $3,500 annually.
• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid licensing, DEA, and board fees.
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000.
• Technology stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed