Oncology Physician Jobs in Arkansas
This page lists active Oncology physician openings across Arkansas and the recruitment context my team uses when scoping a Oncology search in this state. For the full Oncology market narrative I write to candidates, see our Oncology specialty hub; for the broader Arkansas licensing and incentive picture, see our Arkansas recruiter page.
Oncology hiring footprint in Arkansas
When I run a Oncology search in Arkansas, the candidate-employer geography sorts quickly. Active Oncology hiring concentrates around Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Springdale. Arkansas is dominated by UAMS, Baptist Health, Mercy, CHI St.
Oncology compensation context for Arkansas
- Typical base range
- $410K – $610K (median $470K)
- National demand signal
- high
- Primary board
- ABIM Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Fellowship pathways
- Heme/Onc 3-year combined fellowship after IM
- Common practice settings
- single-specialty oncology partnership, NCI-designated cancer center, hospital-employed cancer service line
I tell Oncology candidates considering Arkansas that the in-state base typically lands inside the national range above, with rural and HPSA-designated counties producing offers at or above the upper end once signing bonuses, loan repayment, and rural premiums are stacked. The single biggest variance lever for any Oncology offer in Arkansas is whether the role sits in one of the major Arkansas metros above or in a shortage-area county.
J-1 waivers and loan repayment in Arkansas for Oncology
Arkansas runs an annual Conrad State 30 J-1 waiver allotment that regularly absorbs Oncology candidates serving HPSA sites; NHSC loan repayment is broadly available at qualifying Arkansas FQHCs and critical-access employers. Specific Arkansas state-funded loan repayment eligibility for Oncology depends on the practice setting and patient panel.
Engage a Arkansas Oncology recruiter
Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com to scope a Oncology search in Arkansas. Initial scoping calls take 30 minutes and produce a written engagement proposal within two business days.