What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Oncologist position at St. Charles Health System?
Location: Bend & Redmond, Oregon
Compensation: Competitive salary performance incentives comprehensive benefits
Join a Mission-Driven Cancer Program in the Heart of Central Oregon
St. Charles Health System is seeking a Medical Oncologist to join our expanding, accredited Cancer Center serving the communities of Bend, Redmond, and the surrounding region. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered oncology within a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment.
Our Cancer Centers are accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and are deeply committed to personalized, evidence-based cancer care.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Meaningful work: Provide comprehensive care across the entire cancer journey, including diagnosis, systemic therapy, follow-up, and survivorship.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, palliative care, clinical trials coordinators, APPs, and support services.
- Clinical excellence: Participate in tumor boards, clinical research, and quality initiatives that elevate cancer care throughout the region.
- Balanced practice: Blend outpatient clinic, shared call rotation, and administrative time with strong organizational support.
What You’ll Do
- Manage oncology and hematology patients using evidence-based practices
- Prescribe and oversee systemic therapies
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
- Supervise APPs as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR
- Participate in shared call rotation
What You’ll Bring
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Completion of Internal Medicine Residency and Hematology-Oncology Fellowship
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology
- Unrestricted Oregon license (or ability to obtain) and DEA
- Strong communication skills and commitment to team-based care
- Experience in both hospital and outpatient oncology preferred
Why St. Charles Health System?
As the largest employer and premier health system in Central Oregon, St. Charles offers:
- A mission-driven culture rooted in compassion, teamwork, and accountability
- Supportive leadership and excellent physician-administration partnership
- Modern facilities, advanced technology, and strong APP support
- Robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement with employer match, CME support, malpractice coverage, and generous PTO
- Opportunities for clinical leadership, program development, and innovation
Why Bend, Oregon?
Choosing St. Charles means choosing the Central Oregon lifestyle. Bend is consistently ranked among the Top Places to Live in the U.S., offering:
- 300 days of sunshine annually
- World-class recreation: skiing at Mt. Bachelor, rafting/kayaking on the Deschutes River, hiking and mountain biking surrounded by the Cascade Mountains
- Vibrant cultural scene: craft breweries, live music, art, food festivals
- Highly rated schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- A welcoming, active community with exceptional quality of life