Physician, Hematology/Oncology Medical Director (Modesto, CA)

Opportunity Information

Gould Medical Group is looking for a BE/BC Hematology/Oncology Medical Director in Modesto, CA.

Sutter Health is building a new cancer center in Modesto, currently under construction; a major capital investment in the market. This is a generational opportunity to build a unified, high-performing oncology service line across Gould Medical Group’s Modesto, Stockton, and Tracy service areas.

GMG already has substantial clinical depth to build on — 8 medical oncologists and 5 radiation oncologists across the service area, supported by a broad bench of surgical subspecialists covering nearly every major tumor site. What this program needs now is a physician leader who can unify these existing resources into a coordinated, nationally competitive cancer program, close key gaps in coverage, and serve as the face of the program as the new facility comes online.

We are seeking an established, well-regarded medical oncologist with the credibility, vision, and operational skill to lead this initiative from the ground up.

Position Details:

• Starting base salary: $600,000
• Salary guarantee
• RVU Bonus potential during salary guarantee
• RVU based compensation model starting in year 2
• Sign-on bonus
• 0.75 FTE clinical Hematology/Oncology and 0.25 FTE Medical Director
• Opportunity to teach and mentor internal medicine residents at local hospital residency program
• 4 1/2 day work week
• Onsite/local support from Radiation Oncologists, Breast Surgeons, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, financial navigator and cancer navigator
• Multi-specialty location with lab, urgent care, and radiology on-site
• Stable and growing group
• EHR: Epic
• Serve as the physician leader and organizing force for GMG’s oncology service line, unifying medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology into a single, coordinated program.
• Partner with Sutter GCV leadership to align GMG’s oncology strategy with the build-out and opening of the new cancer center and ambulatory surgery center.
• Lead physician recruitment for the service line, with immediate priority on closing the gynecologic oncology gap (currently zero coverage; 2–3 physicians targeted).
• Establish and chair a multidisciplinary tumor board program spanning breast, thoracic, GU, colorectal, UGI/HPB, gynecologic, cutaneous, neuro, head & neck, and endocrine oncology.
• Drive program quality and accreditation strategy (e.g., Commission on Cancer and related standards) appropriate to a comprehensive community cancer program.
• Represent the program to referring physicians, hospital leadership, and the community as a visible, credible clinical leader.
• Partner with GMG operations and finance leadership on service line growth planning, capacity, and capital priorities tied to the new facility.
• Mentor and support the existing medical and radiation oncology group, fostering a culture of collaboration across employed and independent surgical colleagues.
• Represent GMG and the Greater Central Valley division at the system Cancer Service Line level, actively participating in systemwide decisions related to oncology strategy, care delivery, quality, program development, and alignment with Sutter Health’s broader cancer priorities

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board-certified in Medical Oncology (Hematology/Oncology background also considered).
• Established regional or national reputation as a clinical and program leader in oncology, with the credibility to recruit top talent to the market.
• Prior experience building or leading a multidisciplinary cancer program, service line, or department strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a mixed employment model of employed and independently practicing surgical subspecialists.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with hospital administration, health system partners, and community referring physicians.
• Active or eligible for California medical licensure.

Join Us and Enjoy

Standard Benefits:

• Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
• Two-year shareholder track
• Annual CME allowance
• Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
• Annual profit sharing for shareholders
• Individual Performance Bonus
• Relocation assistance

Organization Details

Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.

Community Information

Area Details:

• Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
• Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey 
• Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
• Rapidly growing communities
• Excellent school options
• Average of 260 days of sunshine annually

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