Hematology/Oncology Physician Recruiters

Hematology/Oncology recruiting across hospitals, health systems, and physician groups in all 50 states. Our 95% placement success rate is built on a focused Heme/Onc candidate network and qualified shortlists delivered in 30–60 days. Backed by MedicalRecruiting.com's 1.5M-contact healthcare network. No upfront fee — pay only on placement.

Hematology/Oncology compensation at a glance (2024 benchmarks)

Median base
$470K
Typical range
$410K – $610K (25th–90th percentile)
National demand signal
high
Primary board
ABIM Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
Common practice settings
single-specialty oncology partnership, NCI-designated cancer center, hospital-employed cancer service line

Why Hematology/Oncology is hard to recruit

Population aging, new biologics, and survivorship growth drive structurally rising demand. PE-backed community oncology platforms have reshaped recruitment dynamics. That is why Hematology/Oncology searches behave differently than primary-care searches: candidate universe is smaller, time-to-fill is longer, and compensation modeling is more sensitive to setting, productivity, and call structure. Current Hematology/Oncology base ranges I see in active offers land between $410K and $610K (median $470K). The two biggest variance levers above base are productivity (wRVU or collections) and geographic shortage premium.

What we look for in Hematology/Oncology candidates

Board certification is the floor, not the ceiling. For Hematology/Oncology we screen for the specific subspecialty exposure your role requires (Heme/Onc combined, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cellular Therapy, Solid Tumor focus, Benign Hematology), procedural and case volume aligned with your case mix, call-burden fit, geographic and family situation that makes a 5+ year tenure realistic, and a written compensation expectation that matches your offer band before any introduction. We never present a Heme/Onc candidate without a documented reason-for-move narrative.

Our Hematology/Oncology matching process

  1. Scoping call (30 min): Role, comp band, call structure, dealbreakers, must-haves, timeline.
  2. Search activation: Targeted outreach across our owned Heme/Onc network plus passive-candidate sourcing through MedicalRecruiting.com's 1.5M-contact healthcare network.
  3. Qualified shortlist (30–60 days): Written Heme/Onc candidate profiles with comp expectation, license status, and stated reason-for-move.
  4. Interview & offer support: Site-visit coordination, offer modeling, signing-bonus and loan-repayment structuring.
  5. Placement & replacement guarantee: No upfront fee. Fee due only on signed acceptance. Standard 90-day replacement window applies.

Hematology/Oncology salary ranges & demand outlook

Current US median base for Hematology/Oncology is $470K, with typical offers landing inside $410K–$610K (25th–90th percentile). National demand signal is high. Productivity (wRVU/collections), call burden, and geographic shortage premium are the three biggest variance levers above base. Rural and HPSA-designated counties typically command 15–25% comp premiums above MGMA median once signing bonuses, NHSC loan repayment, and rural stipends are stacked. State-by-state numbers live on our Hematology/Oncology salary page.

Geographic concentration for Hematology/Oncology hiring

Active Hematology/Oncology hiring is concentrated in every metro plus expanding rural community-cancer centers. Rural and critical-access markets typically pay shortage premiums for Heme/Onc coverage and frequently qualify for J-1 waivers via Conrad State 30 programs and NHSC loan repayment at HPSA-designated sites.

How long does a Hematology/Oncology search take?

Most Hematology/Oncology permanent searches produce a written qualified shortlist within 30–60 days of kickoff and reach signed acceptance in 90–150 days. Rural and subspecialty searches can extend to 150–270 days.

What does a Hematology/Oncology placement cost?

Permanent Hematology/Oncology placement fees are quoted in writing during scoping — typically a percentage of first-year base compensation, due only on signed acceptance. No upfront fee for contingency engagements.

Do you offer a replacement guarantee for Hematology/Oncology placements?

Yes. Standard 90-day replacement window from start date. Replacement search at no additional fee if the placed Heme/Onc physician departs.

What Heme/Onc subspecialties do you recruit?

Heme/Onc combined, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cellular Therapy, Solid Tumor focus, Benign Hematology.

Do you handle locum Hematology/Oncology coverage too?

Yes. See our locum tenens page for Heme/Onc coverage windows and rate ranges.

Related Hematology/Oncology pages

Start a Hematology/Oncology search

Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com or call 346-515-5160. We respond within 1 business day.