Physician - Hematology​/Medical Oncology - Lake St. Louis

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About SSM Health:

Join a Thriving Hematology/Oncology Practice in St. Louis

SSM Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Hematologist-Oncologist to join our established, high-performing community cancer center in the beautiful Lake St. Louis area. This role offers the perfect blend of community practice with the option for academic involvement.

Position Highlights:

• Step into a flourishing practice with an existing patient base
• Practice ranks in the 90th percentile for productivity
• Focus on general medical oncology and benign hematology
• Manageable 1:6 call schedule
• Collaborative team environment with successful, established colleagues
• Dedicated Nurse Practitioner support
• Expert support staff
• Modern EPIC electronic health record system

Why You Will Thrive Here:

• Immediate patient volume with an established waiting list
• Strong community need and growth potential
• Opportunity for optional academic appointment
• State-of-the-art cancer center facilities

Exceptional Benefits Package:

• Competitive two-year salary guarantee
• Generous sign-on and retention bonuses
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Robust retirement plans with employer match
• Liberal paid time off
• Substantial CME allowance and professional development support

Join a respected healthcare team in one of Missouri's most desirable communities, offering an excellent quality of life with easy access to both St. Louis amenities and Missouri's natural beauty.

This opportunity provides the perfect balance of professional growth, clinical excellence, and work-life integration.

Approved Capital for Development & Growth:

We have recent capital approval for growth at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis by expanding our SSM Health Cancer Care services, allowing us to meet the current and growing demands for oncologic care in our western market. We are refreshing our space and gaining an additional 6 exam rooms and 8 infusion chairs. We are offering clinical trials and have easy access to subspecialists, some who are co‑located in the Cancer Center.

We also have wraparound ancillary services to support our patients.

SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary's, were called to aid and heal in God's name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not‑for‑profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post‑acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you're seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there's a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals.

There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.