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Thoracic Oncologist

UMass Memorial Health
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Oct 08, 2025
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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking a passionate and skilled Thoracic Oncologist to join our Division of Hematology/Oncology within the UMass Memorial Medical Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine academic practice with high-quality community-based cancer care across a network of well-established practices.

About the Role:

Join a vibrant and growing Division of Hematology/Oncology, which includes:

  • 28 Board-Certified Physicians and 31 Advanced Practice Providers

  • An integrated, multidisciplinary Cancer Center of Excellence focused on clinical care and innovation

  • Access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities

  • Affiliation with the UMass Chan Medical School, a nationally ranked academic institution

This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical care, teaching, research, and leadership opportunities in thoracic and head & neck oncology.

Key Highlights:

  • Clinical focus on thoracic and head & neck cancers across inpatient and outpatient settings

  • Clinic schedule: 8 half-day sessions per week, average of 8 patients per session

  • Protected administrative time: 1 day per week

  • Electronic Medical Record: Epic

  • Practice sites: Worcester, Leominster, Marlborough

  • Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, fellowship curriculum, and conferences

  • Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience

  • Opportunities for involvement in teaching, clinical research, quality improvement, community outreach, and leadership

  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

What We're Looking For:

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology

  • MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure

  • A strong commitment to patient-centered clinical care

  • Interest in academic medicine, including teaching and clinical research

  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment

  • Enthusiasm for contributing to a growing academic and community cancer program

Why Central Massachusetts?

Worcester, the second largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as easy access to the lakes and mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. With a dynamic arts scene, diverse culinary options, and proximity to Boston and Cape Cod (less than an hour away), Worcester is an ideal place to live and work.

Join Us:

If you're a dedicated oncologist looking to make a meaningful impact through patient care, academic medicine, and community engagement, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing team.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

David Cachia, MD
Clinical Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Chair, Hematology/Oncology Executive Council
Associate Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter

Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org

To learn more about the Division of Hematology Oncology, please visit: https://www.umassmed.edu/hema_oncology/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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