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Posted 02 August, 2026

Academic Hematologist Oncologist - Near Houston, Texas

Curative
Galveston, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Hematology/Oncology Opportunity in Galveston, TX

You'll step into a high-impact Hematology/Oncology role with real opportunity to shape a growing academic cancer program. This is a Hematologist/Oncologist position with flexibility for general Hem/Onc, benign hematology, or select oncology subspecialty focus. If you're looking for autonomy, mentorship, and the chance to build services while staying clinically busy, let's talk.


Practice Overview:


  • You'll join an expanding academic Hem/Onc division with multiple new physicians already committed and additional growth underway
  • Clinical faculty role with options to develop a niche (general Hem/Onc, benign heme, BMT/cellular therapy, sickle cell, and other focused interests)
  • High patient demand and established referral need; expect meaningful volume and the ability to make immediate impact
  • Opportunities for teaching, research support, and infusion access advantages (including 340B pricing)

Schedule:


  • Full-time employed academic appointment with a clinically focused practice
  • Clinic-forward schedule with room to incorporate procedures and subspecialty work based on your interests
  • Call structure and clinic load will be clarified directly during conversations; expect a practical, team-based approach as the division grows
  • Flexibility to align your mix of clinical, teaching, and program-building time as you ramp in

Compensation & Benefits:


  • Base salary starting at approximately 330,000/year, guaranteed for your first 2 years
  • RVU-based bonus potential for physicians who exceed productivity expectations
  • Relocation assistance up to approximately 13,000 (structured per system policy, with some room for creative packaging)
  • Comprehensive benefits package through a major academic employer (retirement, insurance options, and malpractice coverage)

Candidate Requirements:


  • Board eligible/board certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology (depending on your focus)
  • Early-career physicians (0-3 years out of training) welcomed; mid-career candidates considered for leadership-forward roles
  • Comfort with high patient volumes initially and interest in helping expand access across the region
  • Interest in teaching fellows and participating in academic initiatives (as desired)

Community & Location Highlights:


  • Coastal living in Galveston with beach access, local dining, and an easygoing day-to-day lifestyle
  • Approximate 45-minute drive to Houston for major metro amenities and additional professional opportunities
  • Access to major airports within driving distance for straightforward regional and national travel
  • Appealing mix of neighborhoods and housing options compared with larger Texas metros

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.