Hematology Oncology Opportunity in Kinston, NC

Location: ECU Health Oncology, 313 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501

Specialty: Hematology/Oncology | Candidate Type: MD, DO | Visas Accepted: J-1 or H-1B

About the Role

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Oncology in Kinston are seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified, fellowship-trained Hematology Oncologist to join their regional ECU Health Cancer Care Hematology Oncology team. Applicants should have an interest in growing a community-based general oncology practice. New graduates and 2027 visa candidates are welcome to apply.

This opportunity includes employment by ECU Health Physicians within a growing 9-hospital, physician-led healthcare system. The established practice consists of 3 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers with a strong referral base.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans for newly diagnosed patients
• Oversee chemotherapy administration
• Supervise advanced practice providers for follow-up patients
• Participate in tumor board meetings
• Round at the local hospital

Inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities will follow a Monday-Friday schedule with a shared call model.

Facilities & Support

The ECU Health Oncology Kinston Cancer Center features:

• Infusion suite with 12 spaces
• 10 patient exam rooms
• Experienced team of nurses and nurse navigators
• On-site radiation oncology services

Additional support includes access to the ECU Health Cancer Center multidisciplinary team in Greenville, NC.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Administrative stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 401k matching and 457 retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance

Qualified applicants may also be eligible for loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic healthcare system serving over 1.4 million people across 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system includes more than 15,000 team members, nine hospitals (including a children’s hospital), and a physician group with over 1,200 academic and community providers across 220+ clinics.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center and Maynard Children’s Hospital (both Level I Trauma Centers) serve as primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve health and well-being in eastern North Carolina.

ECU Health Physicians, the employed provider group, offers infrastructure and leadership for modern medical practice, including billing, group contracting, and electronic medical records.

About Kinston, NC

Kinston is a welcoming community with a rich cultural heritage, featuring:

• Vibrant downtown with eclectic dining, local boutiques, and arts venues
• Affordable housing market and proximity to larger cities like Raleigh
• Strategic location: 30 miles south of Greenville, 60 miles west of Crystal Coast beaches, and 80 miles southeast of Raleigh
• Easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and nearby beaches
• Family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Home to Chef & The Farmer (flagship restaurant of Vivian Howard, a New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award recipient)
• Home to the Down East Bird Dawgs, a Frontier League baseball team