Oncology Physician Jobs in Mississippi
This page lists active Oncology physician openings across Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing and incentive picture, see our Mississippi recruiter page.
Oncology hiring footprint in Mississippi
When I run a Oncology search in Mississippi, the candidate-employer geography sorts quickly. Active Oncology hiring concentrates around Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo, Biloxi. Mississippi runs one of the most acute physician-shortage markets in the United States, anchored by University of Mississippi Medical Center, North Mississippi Health Services, Forrest General, and a deep rural network.
Oncology compensation context for Mississippi
- 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi is whether the role sits in one of the major Mississippi metros above or in a shortage-area county.
J-1 waivers and loan repayment in Mississippi for Oncology
Mississippi 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 Mississippi FQHCs and critical-access employers. Specific Mississippi state-funded loan repayment eligibility for Oncology depends on the practice setting and patient panel.
Engage a Mississippi Oncology recruiter
Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com to scope a Oncology search in Mississippi. Initial scoping calls take 30 minutes and produce a written engagement proposal within two business days.