Hematology/Oncology | Central California
About the role
One of the premier free‑standing cancer centers on the West Coast is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician to join its established, physician‑led practice. The fully integrated cancer center provides comprehensive hematology and oncology services, advanced treatment technology, clinical trials, and an ongoing collaboration with UCLA. The practice offers a fully integrated Hematology/Oncology model with approximately 60% hematology and 40% oncology patient mix.
Located in the Southern San Joaquin Valley (Bakersfield area), the region offers a population of ~412,000 city / 900k county, two hours from Los Angeles, access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, weekend trips to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles Wine Country, California beaches, Lake Isabella/Kern River recreation, median home prices $350k‑$375k, master‑planned communities, excellent schools, short commute times, and recreational opportunities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, whitewater rafting/kayaking, vibrant downtown, and the birthplace of the “Bakersfield sound.”
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology patient care
- Administer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy
- Coordinate surgical oncology services
- Participate in clinical trials and the ongoing UCLA collaboration
- Conduct 30‑minute new patient consultations and 15‑minute follow‑up visits
- Manage approximately 20+ patients per day