Chief of Oncology Needed in Baton Rouge, LA
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements Chief of Oncology Needed in Baton
Rouge, LA StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ - $ Join a leading regional
Cancer Institute as the Chief of Oncology and help guide a rapidly
expanding, research-driven cancer program in the South. This rare
leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee a
multidisciplinary oncology team, shape system-wide strategy, and
play a key role in the development of a brand-new state-of-the-art
Cancer Institute — all while earning top-dollar compensation .
Opportunity Highlights • Leadership Clinical Balance: Shape
strategy while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice • Team
Oversight: Lead 12 oncologists (solid tumor heme malignancy) and 3
APPs • No Routine Call for the Chief role • Strong Infrastructure:
Dedicated APP, RN, and scribe support | Epic EMR • Research
Expansion: CAR-T, cell therapy, and robust clinical trial programs
• New Cancer Institute: Brand-new $65M–$100M facility opening
within ~18 months • Top-Dollar Compensation: Leadership stipend,
quality incentives, full benefits, CME, malpractice with tail, and
retirement About the Program • Oncology is the top strategic
priority across the health system • Strong collaboration with
surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and regional referring
physicians • Significant capital investment and long-term
commitment to cancer care growth • Opportunity to shape a
high-impact regional oncology program from a leadership position
Ideal Candidate • Board-Certified Medical Oncologist • Leadership
experience • Collaborative, team-oriented approach • Interest in
research growth, multidisciplinary care, and program development
The Community Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — a vibrant capital
city with rich culture, renowned cuisine, beautiful riverfront
scenery, major university presence, and year-round festivals and
events. Enjoy a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy
access to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. This is a rare chance to
lead a growing cancer institute with full organizational support
while building a lasting impact on oncology care in the region.
Facility Location The capital and second largest city in the state,
Baton Rouge is a bustling metropolis home to one of the biggest
ports in the country. Visit the campus of Louisiana State
University where an eclectic arts, music and culture scene
flourishes. Delectable Cajun cuisine is also found throughout the
city in addition to the rich cultural heritage that thrives in its
buildings, architecture and landscape. Job Benefits About the
Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most
trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare
organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves
to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy, Hormonal
Therapy, Biological Therapy, Cancer, Md AMN Healthcare is a
digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving
the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We
offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase
operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of
care.
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