Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

Covelo Direct LLC

Location
California
Arrangement
On-site
Type
Full-time
Salary
$500,000/yr
Posted
Closes
Benefits
Relocation
Tools
Epic

Job description

Medical Oncologist Outpatient-Focused Role

Location: Northern California with coordination support from Santa Rosa, CA

Compensation: $500,000 $700,000 annually (commensurate with experience and schedule)

Employment Type: Full-time, Monday Friday Schedule

Start Date: 2027

Relocation or Transition Support: Locum-to-perm transition strongly preferred

Position Overview:

We re excited to share an opportunity for a board-certified/eligible Medical Oncologist to join a growing, collaborative, and patient-centered oncology team in Northern California. This is a predominantly outpatient-focused position in a beautiful lakeside community, with support from an established regional oncology network. You ll play a key role in providing direct patient care, coordinating specialty referrals, participating in care planning, and shaping oncology service delivery in a community setting.

Position Highlights

  • Outpatient general oncology (no infusion, chemotherapy, or biologics onsite initially)

  • Chemotherapy services planned to launch in early 2026

  • Access to infusion/chemo services in the affiliated Santa Rosa clinic

  • Flexible Nurse Practitioner support

  • Patient panel: 1,500 2,000 with varied acuity

  • Daily volume: patients

  • Epic EMR utilized system-wide

  • Embedded within a broader oncology service line in collaboration with regional specialists

  • Strong infrastructure for administrative and virtual support

Schedule & Coverage Structure

  • Monday through Friday, regular business hours

  • Minimal inpatient responsibilities, if any

  • After-hours call handled by family medicine colleagues

  • Close coordination and virtual consult support from regional oncology colleagues

  • Must be comfortable working independently in a solo-provider outpatient setting

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Oncology

  • Valid California medical license or ability to obtain one

  • Prior solo practice, rural medicine, or leadership experience preferred

  • Confident, self-starter with interest in building or leading services

  • Comfortable practicing independently while collaborating across sites

Licensure & Certification Requirements (Must Have or Be Willing to Obtain Upon Hire):

  • MD or DO (California)

  • DEA & Controlled Substance Registration

  • BLS, ACLS, NRP

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology

Benefits & Employment Details

  • Full suite of health and wellness benefits

  • Exempt, salaried role with bonus potential

  • Non-union environment

  • Supportive administrative and clinical infrastructure

  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on cancer care in an underserved area

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. A locum-to-perm trial period is available, with overlapping coverage in place to ensure a smooth handoff from the current physician, who plans to transition out by December 2025.

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