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Posted 13 August, 2026

Medical Oncologist

UPMC Northwest PA and NY
Erie, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for a Medical Oncologist in Pennsylvania

Overview of the Position:

  • Location: Pennsylvania
  • Position: Medical Oncologist
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Become a part of a thriving program at a prestigious cancer center in Erie!

We are currently looking for a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join our dedicated cancer care team. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical abilities and a passion for providing exceptional patient care while engaging in various clinical trials available within our extensive network. Applicants should hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania medical license and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects experience.

The selected candidate will work in a practice situated near the hospital campus, providing access to cutting-edge oncology treatments and clinical trials. Our physicians benefit from a supportive, integrated network of healthcare professionals. Collaborate with a skilled team of oncologists, advanced practice providers, specialized oncology nurses, laboratory staff, pharmacists, and additional support personnel. Experience significant growth in a practice that encompasses both outpatient and inpatient medical consultations, chemotherapy, laboratory services, and supportive therapy visits. Patient care is delivered in both clinic and hospital settings from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with shared on-call responsibilities among colleagues.

What We Provide:

  • Attractive base salary aligned with experience, along with a robust incentive program
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including family health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and life & disability insurance
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance

About Our Community:

As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a wealth of cultural, recreational, and educational resources. Enjoy various water activities at Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park, which also features sandy beaches, wooded trails, and historical sites. The nearby Allegheny Mountains provide easy access to both Alpine and Nordic skiing.

Families will find plenty to do in Erie, including museums, sporting events, a symphony orchestra, ballet and dance performances, as well as indoor and outdoor water parks. The city is home to excellent public, private, and parochial schools, along with four local colleges and universities.

About the Hospital:

Our facility is a 445-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. It serves as a regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center, supported by over 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated staff members. Our mission is to serve patients and communities with a commitment to quality, health, healing, and education, consistently recognized by leading accrediting organizations.

About the Cancer Center:

Our cancer center is one of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the United States and the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western Pennsylvania. We are deeply committed to clinical, translational, and basic science research, residency education, and community outreach. We take pride in delivering exceptional cancer care to every patient, whether they visit our primary location or one of our numerous facilities across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland. Each site ensures that patients receive the most advanced cancer diagnoses and treatments available.