Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity
Cape Medical Oncology Saint Francis Healthcare System
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a General Hematologist/Oncologist to join Cape Medical Oncology, a comprehensive and well established cancer program serving patients throughout Southeast Missouri and the surrounding region.
As a Saint Francis Medical Partner, physicians at Cape Medical Oncology provide compassionate, evidence based care across the full continuum of cancer treatment. The practice treats a broad range of malignancies, including:
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Lung cancer
- Leukemia
- Prostate cancer
- Skin cancer
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Cape Medical Oncology delivers advanced, patient centered oncology care with access to modern therapies and clinical research opportunities, including:
- Chemotherapy and hematologic therapies
- Immunotherapy
- Biological drug therapy
- Clinical trials
- Advanced oncology research
Participation in clinical trials remains a cornerstone of the practice, allowing patients access to promising new therapies while contributing to the future of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $615,986 plus productivity incentives
- Aggressive student loan repayment: reimbursement of up to $42,000 annually
- $50,000 signing bonus or monthly stipend option for residents
- $5,000 CME, licensing, and dues allowance
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and tax deferred annuity
- Relocation support totaling $15,000
Practice Overview
- Join a collaborative oncology team including:
- 4 Hematologist/Medical Oncologists
- 2 Radiation Oncologists
- 2 Advanced Practice Providers
- Clinic hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Call schedule:
- 1 weekday per work week
- One weekend (Friday Sunday) per month
About Saint Francis Healthcare System
Guided by a Mission rooted in compassion, dignity, and service, Saint Francis Healthcare System has served the region since 1875, when it was founded by Franciscan Sisters. Today, Saint Francis provides care to nearly 713,000 patients annually across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306 bed tertiary hospital, the system is supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers across eight communities. Major service lines include:
- Cancer Institute
- Emergency Department & Level III Trauma Center
- Family BirthPlace and Level III NICU
- Heart Hospital
- Neurosciences
- Orthopedics
Living in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau offers an ideal blend of Midwestern charm, cultural sophistication, and exceptional quality of life. The community is family focused and rich in educational, recreational, and entertainment opportunities.
Highlights include:
- Extensive park systems and access to state and national parks
- Regional airport with direct flights to St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville
- Excellent public and private schools at all educational levels
- Southeast Missouri State University, welcoming students from over 40 countries
- A vibrant downtown featuring dining, fine arts, shopping, and entertainment
- Home to one of Missouri s top ranked private golf clubs
This is a rare opportunity to join a well supported, collaborative oncology program offering outstanding compensation, meaningful clinical work, access to research, and a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming community.
