Oncologist/Hematologist for Per Diem in Bellingham
PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA
Posted June 26, 2026
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center · 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, US, 98225
Description
Do you prefer hiking a trail versus riding an elevator? Love the smell of fir trees but not the big city smog? Appreciate the benefits of farm to table dining and multicultural culinary experiences? The Pacific Northwest is considered idyllic to nature lovers and those who enjoy the organic lifestyle indicative of the region. Come to be at peace and join the team at PeaceHealth.
PeaceHealth is seeking a Per Diem Hematology/Oncology physician for our beautiful 35,000 sq. ft. CoC-accredited cancer center in Bellingham, Washington, located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. The position is mainly clinical with the opportunity to lead and shape oncology in our community. The ideal candidate will be Board Certified with leadership experience, committed to the community, and a collaborative member of the team.
Why You'll Love to Work Here
- Beautiful “all under one roof” treatment facility with abundant natural light and a healing atmosphere
- 4 Medical Oncologists and 3 Radiation Oncologists
- OCN Certified nursing staff
- Nurse navigators, social workers, nutritionists, financial counselors and spiritual support personnel onsite
- Strong support from leadership--including a System Medical Director of Cancer Care
- Growing program with a focus on delivering regional cancer care with a standardization of treatment
- Active Clinical Trials
- Tumor Boards
- Complementary therapies including massage, yoga, meditation, pet and art therapy
- Epic EMR
- Guaranteed hourly rate of $270.37
PeaceHealth's St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham is a hub & spoke model. Our physicians occasionally see patients in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, 22 minutes south where we have an additional, dedicated Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist at PeaceHealth United General Cancer Center. We also have a small infusion center at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Friday Harbor, Washington and see patients at our 25-bed critical access hospital in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Why You'll Love to Live Here
Bellingham, Washington is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live.
If the opportunity to join our integrated, physician-led medical group resonates with you, please reach out to Holly Giesbrecht, Physician & Clinician Recruiter:
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.
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Employer
PeaceHealth
Peace Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Community Health at Peace Health
At Peace Health, we recognize that the journey to health and well-being is constant. Driven by our belief that good health, prevention and community wellbeing is a fundamental right, we work with communities to provide Hope, Care, Housing and Nourishment.
Our Community Impact
As a leader in our communities, Peace Health is focused not just on individual patient outcomes but also on maximizing community health benefits and ensuring access to high-quality, affordable care.
We are proud of our healing Mission and are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. As a mission-driven non-profit health system, we are required by law to reinvest our profits into our communities by enhancing the healthcare services we provide or supporting community health initiatives. Learn more about PeaceHealth’s Financial Stewardship.
Through community partners, Peace Health makes direct investments that improve wellness, access, quality and health justice.
- Nine cents of every dollar Peace Health spends is for community benefit. In the fiscal year 2021, our community benefit was nearly three times what we would have paid in forgone taxes.
- Since 2018, Peace Health has invested $1.34B in our communities.
- $69M was reinvested in community health improvement projects.