Hematology/Oncology Physician - Full-Time
Alameda Health · Oakland, CA
Posted October 2, 2026
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital · 1411 E. 31st St., Oakland, CA, US, 94602
Summary
Note: Sign on bonus
Role Overview: The physician will provide hematology/oncology services for Alameda Health System. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
- Diagnose and treat patients with malignancies/cancers, including all solid tumors and hematologic malignancies such as leukemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma.
- Diagnose and treat patients with benign hematologic conditions including and but limiting to neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombotic conditions, bleeding disorders.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapies.
- Conduct and interpreter diagnostic tests, including bone marrow biopsies and genomic testing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, including surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, social workers, navigators and nurses.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, potential side effects, and long-term management. Offer support and guidance throughout the treatment process.
- Manage follow-up care for patients, including monitoring for recurrence of disease and managing long-term effects of treatment. Develop long-term care plans and provide support for survivorship.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes. Ensure compliance with medical standards and regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
- Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology.
- Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Valid DEA license.
Pay Range: $218.70 - $229.21/ Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:
- 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
- Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
- Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
- Generous paid time off plans
Additional Information
Note: Sign on bonus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
- Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology.
- Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Valid DEA license.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:
- 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
- Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
- Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
- Generous paid time off plans
Employer
Alameda Health
Alameda Health System is the East Bay's public health care system, caring for the communities of Alameda County since 1864. Guided by our mission — Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All — we provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of social or financial barriers.
Our integrated system includes five hospitals and four wellness centers with more than 800 beds and 1,000 physicians: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland, the region's Level I Trauma Center and a nationally respected teaching hospital; Alameda Hospital; San Leandro Hospital; John George Psychiatric Hospital; and Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness, along with our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and the Eastmont, Hayward, Highland and Newark Wellness centers.
Physicians and advanced practice providers at Alameda Health System practice medicine that matters. You will care for a diverse, clinically complex patient population, teach and learn alongside residents and medical students, and work in collaborative teams that are committed to eliminating health disparities. Our hospitals are recognized for quality — including Get With The Guidelines® awards from the American Heart Association and an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade at Alameda Hospital — and we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, CME support and the chance to live and work in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.