Physician, Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal (GI) Focus
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Application
Details
Posted: 02-May-26
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 28400
Overview
WakeMed Physician Practices, a premier multi?specialty medical group with more than 500 physicians, NP/PA across a broad range of specialties, is seeking a Board?Eligible/Board?Certified Hematology & Medical Oncology physician with a clinical focus in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology to join our rapidly growing cancer program in Raleigh, North Carolina.
WakeMed is committed to delivering state?of?the?art, compassionate, patient?centered cancer care. As part of our expanding oncology service line, you will join a collaborative, collegial team of 8 physicians and 14 NP/PA professionals, working within a system that emphasizes quality, multidisciplinary integration, and innovation.
Position Highlights
We are seeking a clinically excellent, team?oriented GI medical oncologist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and works closely with: Surgical oncology, Colorectal surgery, Hepatobiliary surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Radiation oncology, Radiology and pathology, Genetic counseling
Clinical Environment & Program Strengths
WakeMed offers a comprehensive GI oncology program with exceptional multidisciplinary support, including:
A strong referral base from WakeMed-employed and independent GI providers, including 8 employed gastroenterologists and multiple aligned private GI groups
A breadth of surgical support: trauma/emergency general surgery, colorectal, breast, thoracic, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, and two surgical oncologists
A fellowship?trained GI pathologist on-site, who actively participates in our weekly GI tumor board and supports high-quality, specialized diagnostic services
A weekly GI tumor board attended by surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, and radiation oncologists
A high-volume interventional and nuclear radiology program, including radiotheranostics available on-site
Access to advanced endoscopy, hepatobiliary interventions, and emerging minimally invasive technologies
Our oncology service line is expanding its research footprint, with a growing portfolio of oncology clinical trials, including GI-focused studies. Research experience is preferred but not required.
Additional opportunities include:
Teaching medical students and WakeMed Internal Medicine residents
Leading initiatives to expand access to high?quality cancer care across the Triangle
Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week (36 clinical + 4 administrative).
H1B sponsorship potential for well?qualified, candidates with 5+ years of clinical practice experience
Compensation & Benefits Package
WakeMed provides a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package:
Competitive base salary with production incentives and quality bonuses
Robust time off, supporting strong work?life balance
Comprehensive benefits, including paid malpractice, CME, and professional dues
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, plus additional retirement options
Relocation bonus
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Why Raleigh, North Carolina?
WakeMed is located in one of the most desirable and fastest-growing regions in the country. Raleigh and the greater Triangle consistently rank among the Top 10 U.S. cities for:
Quality of life
Economic growth
Family?friendly living and excellent school systems
Arts, culture, and collegiate/professional sports
Abundant year?round outdoor recreation
The region offers a remarkable balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required Education
Doctorate Medicine Required Experience
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.