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Job Description & Requirements
Chief of Oncology Needed in Baton Rouge, LA
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $600000.00 - $610000.00
Join a leading regional Cancer Institute as the Chief of Oncology and help guide a rapidly expanding, research-driven cancer program in the South. This rare leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee a multidisciplinary oncology team, shape system-wide strategy, and play a key role in the development of a brand-new state-of-the-art Cancer Institute — all while earning top-dollar compensation.
Opportunity Highlights
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — a vibrant capital city with rich culture, renowned cuisine, beautiful riverfront scenery, major university presence, and year-round festivals and events. Enjoy a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
The capital and second largest city in the state, Baton Rouge is a bustling metropolis home to one of the biggest ports in the country. Visit the campus of Louisiana State University where an eclectic arts, music and culture scene flourishes. Delectable Cajun cuisine is also found throughout the city in addition to the rich cultural heritage that thrives in its buildings, architecture and landscape.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, Biological Therapy, Cancer, Md
Chief of Oncology Needed in Baton Rouge, LA
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $600000.00 - $610000.00
Join a leading regional Cancer Institute as the Chief of Oncology and help guide a rapidly expanding, research-driven cancer program in the South. This rare leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee a multidisciplinary oncology team, shape system-wide strategy, and play a key role in the development of a brand-new state-of-the-art Cancer Institute — all while earning top-dollar compensation.
Opportunity Highlights
- Leadership Clinical Balance: Shape strategy while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice
- Team Oversight: Lead 12 oncologists (solid tumor heme malignancy) and 3 APPs
- No Routine Call for the Chief role
- Strong Infrastructure: Dedicated APP, RN, and scribe support | Epic EMR
- Research Expansion: CAR-T, cell therapy, and robust clinical trial programs
- New Cancer Institute: Brand-new $65M–$100M facility opening within ~18 months
- Top-Dollar Compensation: Leadership stipend, quality incentives, full benefits, CME, malpractice with tail, and retirement
- Oncology is the top strategic priority across the health system
- Strong collaboration with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and regional referring physicians
- Significant capital investment and long-term commitment to cancer care growth
- Opportunity to shape a high-impact regional oncology program from a leadership position
- Board-Certified Medical Oncologist
- Leadership experience
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Interest in research growth, multidisciplinary care, and program development
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — a vibrant capital city with rich culture, renowned cuisine, beautiful riverfront scenery, major university presence, and year-round festivals and events. Enjoy a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
- This is a rare chance to lead a growing cancer institute with full organizational support while building a lasting impact on oncology care in the region.
The capital and second largest city in the state, Baton Rouge is a bustling metropolis home to one of the biggest ports in the country. Visit the campus of Louisiana State University where an eclectic arts, music and culture scene flourishes. Delectable Cajun cuisine is also found throughout the city in addition to the rich cultural heritage that thrives in its buildings, architecture and landscape.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, Biological Therapy, Cancer, Md
Salary : $600,000 - $610,000