Hematology / Oncology Physician

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Kankakee, ILFull-time$500–650K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$500–650K/yr
Location
Kankakee, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Board-Certified Or Eligible In Hematology And Medical OncologyIllinois Medical License Eligibility

Job overview

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group seeks a board-certified or board-eligible hematologist/oncologist for St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. The physician will join an established community cancer program with referral support, infusion therapy, and a multidisciplinary team. The practice includes solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematology, with inpatient and outpatient care. The position offers a three-year base-salary guarantee and benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HematologyMedical OncologyClinical SkillsPatient-Centered CareTeamwork

Qualifications

Board-Certified or Eligible in Hematology and Medical OncologyAccredited Fellowship TrainingIllinois Medical License Eligibility

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Bonus Amount Variable Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview

Hematologist/Oncologist Opportunity

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee, IL

Join a thriving, community-focused cancer program as a BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. As a trusted healthcare provider serving Kankakee County and the surrounding region, St. Mary's Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. This is an excellent opportunity to build a busy practice with strong community support while enjoying a high quality of life just one hour south of Chicago.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Employed position with Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group, a growing, hospital-affiliated multispecialty physician network.

  • Established referral base from employed and community primary care providers, specialists, and hospital services.

  • Opportunity to develop a comprehensive practice with a mix of solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign hematology.

  • Modern outpatient clinic environment with infusion therapy support.

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team including surgery, radiology, pathology, hospital medicine, palliative care, and supportive services.

  • Epic EMR platform.

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in an underserved regional market with growing oncology demand.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a family-friendly community with affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Chicago.

Compensation & Benefits Package (Competitive for Chicago Market):

  • Base salary $500,000–$650,000+ (three-year guarantee)

  • Productivity incentives / RVU-based bonuses

  • Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance

  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, malpractice (with tail), CME allowance, 401(k) match, paid time off

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, etc.)

  • Manage benign hematology consults and non-malignant blood disorders as needed

  • Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans, including systemic therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted agents)

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (radiology, pathology, surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care) for optimal patient outcomes

  • Participate in tumor board discussions and quality initiatives

  • Deliver patient-centered care with strong emphasis on communication, shared decision-making, and supportive services

Qualifications

  • Board-certified/eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology

  • Fellowship-trained from an accredited program

  • Eligible for Illinois medical license

  • Strong clinical skills, patient-centered approach, team player

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $500,000 -$650,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

How this job compares

Set against the 851 open Oncology jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$500–650K/yr
  • Illinois median$182K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$172–234K/yr416 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $575K, is 216% above the Illinois median midpoint ($182K) — in the top quarter of Oncology salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Oncology jobs in Illinois and 851 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Oncology postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (544 postings).
Education
451 of the 851 open Oncology jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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