Hematology/Oncology Physician
At a glance
Hematologist & Oncologist role at Lifepoint Health. Lewiston, ID · full-time · from $535,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for Hematology/Oncology patients alongside an NP, sharing the same patient panel
- Cover 1 weekend each month and 3 weekday evening call shifts, with infrequent hospital visits
- See an expected mature volume of 15+ patients per day, with 30-minute follow-ups and 1-hour new visits
- Teach as part of the role and use 4 flexible admin hours within a 36-hour patient-care schedule
What you bring
- You are board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology
- You can obtain an Idaho medical license and DEA registration with full prescribing authority
Who this fits
This role suits a Hematology/Oncology physician who wants to work with an NP and has an opportunity to teach. The schedule includes 36 patient-care hours and 4 flexible admin hours, with 1 weekend per month and 3 weekday evening call shifts. The job is in Lewiston, Idaho.
From the employer
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center is actively recruiting a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our established Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center & Blood Institute team. This role offers complex, rewarding Hem/Onc care within a physician-friendly practice model that supports both professional fulfillment and work/life balance, as well as the opportunity to teach.
As a 145-bed general acute care hospital, we are the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington. With a Level III Trauma Center and more than 100 board certified physicians and providers in both primary care and specialty disciplines, we deliver advanced-level specialty healthcare to ensure every patient, and their loved ones, have everything they need to feel comforted, every step of their journey.
About the position:
- Low call volume infrequent hospital visits (
- Call Schedule: 1 weekend/month and 1 3 weekday evening call shifts (4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.)
- Care Model: Dedicated RN support for each provider (all clinical staff are RNs; no MAs); physician and NP follow the same patient panel together
- Team: 2 Hem/Onc Physicians and 2 NPs
- Schedule: 36 patient care hours, 4 hours admin (flexible)
- Clinic Hours: 8a 4:30p M F
- Dedicated phone triage nurse takes majority of first calls
- Expected mature patient volume: 15+ /day; follow-up visits 30m /new 1h
- EMR: Mosaiq
Qualifications:
- BE/BC in Hematology/Oncology
- Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of ID and DEA with full prescriptive authority
Our Notable Highlights:
- Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited
- Very advanced collaborative Rad-Onc program
- We have a Leader in Rad-Onc prostate spacers technology
- BC Oncology Pharmacist/pharmacy onsite
- Chemo mixing room and infusion center on site
- Bi-Specific therapy recently introduced/available
- Dedicated Nurse navigators Oral chemotherapy and breast & head/neck;
- Rated A for Hospital Safety two consecutive cycles by The Leapfrog Group One of 100 hospitals and one of only two in Idaho
- Named to Becker's 2025 listing of "Great Community Hospitals"
Recruitment package may include:
- Compensation: Base salary starts at $535,000 or better + wRVU production incentive OR pure production
- $65K Sign-on bonus
- 25 days' PTO
- $5K CME allowance
- $15K relocation allowance
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical malpractice insurance/tail coverage
- Residency stipend
About Lewiston:
Located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, Lewiston is a regional hub for healthcare and commerce. Just 100 miles south of Spokane, it offers a mild, four-season climate, scenic riverfront living, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, boating, and cycling along miles of riverside trails.
Recognized among America's top outdoor towns, Lewiston blends natural beauty with a strong sense of community and a relaxed pace of life. Families and professionals are drawn to its affordability, safety, and strong school system including a recently built $50M high school that reflects the community's investment in the future.