Staff Physician NCI - Louisville, KY

Company/Institution:	Norton Cancer Institute
Location:	Louisville, KY, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD, DO, Board Eligible	Salary:	Not available
Job Type:	Patient Care	Posted:	July 2, 2025
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	July 2-October 2, 2025

NORTON CANCER INSTITUTE, a part of Norton Medical Group, is seeking board-certified or board-eligible oncologists to join our multidisciplinary care team. Norton Cancer Institute is one of the largest comprehensive oncology practices in the region, with over 57% of the market share. The institute provides care for nearly 12,000 unique new cancer patients and completes more than 200,000 patient visits each year. Norton Cancer Institute is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Our physicians stay on the leading edge of technology and oncology innovation, with minimally invasive surgical and radiation oncology techniques and access to more than 200 active trials, including a robust Phase 1 trial program. Norton Cancer Institute offers advanced technology, including a genomics lab and innovative medical, surgical and radiation therapies. As part of Norton Healthcare, Norton Cancer Institute supports a large network of referring providers, including over 400 primary care providers. Providers benefit from the flexibility and culture of a private health care system combined with research opportunities through Norton Research Institute at a level usually seen only at academic institutions. Providers also have access to continuing education opportunities through Norton Healthcare Center for Continuing Medical Education, as well as multidisciplinary clinic opportunities and tumor boards. We are currently recruiting:

·        Medical oncologists

·        Benign hematologist

·        Breast medical oncologist

·        Head and neck medical oncologist

Practice locations are available in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS AND BENIGN HEMATOLOGIST

·       The most comprehensive cancer team in the region with 19 medical oncologists, seven radiation oncologists, a neuro-oncologist, five gynecologic oncologists, three head and neck surgeons, three palliative care physicians, an oncologic dermatologist, a medical geneticist and more than 60 advanced practice providers

·       Opportunity to specialize in a specific tumor site while also seeing general oncology patients

·       Collaboration with an extensive team of other oncology specialties, including radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, neuro-oncology, surgical oncology, orthopedic oncology, oncologic dermatology, behavioral oncology and genetic counseling services

·       Five resource centers providing patient support, including classes and activities, education and counseling, patient navigation and food pantry

·       Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and continuing medical education reimbursement

BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST

·       Opportunity for either an established candidate to take a leadership role in the Norton Healthcare Breast Health Program, certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, or for the selected candidate to join the team of specialists in breast health that includes three medical oncologists, two radiation oncologists and multiple breast surgeons

·       Collaboration with a comprehensive care team with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast surgeons, breast radiologists, a lymphedema specialist, pathologists, radiologists, researchers, geneticists, dietitians and patient navigators

·       Fellowship-trained in breast medical oncology preferred y Opportunity to practice primarily in breast health oncology, while seeing some general oncology patients

·       Access to participation in clinical trials

·       Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and continuing medical education reimbursement

HEAD AND NECK MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST

Norton Cancer Institute Head & Neck Tumor Program brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Three board-certified and fellowshiptrained head and neck surgeons, and four specialized advanced practice providers work in collaboration with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, an oncologic dermatologist, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists and other specialists. The program sees over 1,700 unique patients and 750 surgical cases a year.

·       Fellowship-trained in head and neck oncology preferred y Opportunity to practice primarily in head and neck oncology

·       Research opportunities and support available through Norton Research Institute

·       Clinical support from ancillary and rehabilitative services

·       Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and continuing medical education reimbursement

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

·        Medical degree/diploma

·        Residency/fellowship certification

·        Kentucky medical license or license eligible

To discuss this opportunity, contact Nidia Hernandez, senior recruiter, providers, Norton Medical Group, at nidia.jardonhernandez@nortonhealthcare.org or (502) 777-4308. See all our career opportunities at BeANortonProvider.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

About the Employer

About Norton Cancer Institute

As the leading provider of cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana, Norton Cancer Institute’s mission is to blend comprehensive treatment and services with compassion, hope and healing for patients and their families. Through a multidisciplinary approach, its team offers patients the latest in treatments and technology focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis, care and survivorship. The institute’s specialists cover a broad range of oncology subspecialties, including behavioral, breast medical and radiation, gastrointestinal medical and radiation, genitourinary medical and radiation, gynecologic, head and neck medical and surgical, neurologic, orthopedic, sarcoma and connective tissue medical, and thoracic medical and radiation oncology, as well as cancer genetics, hematology and oncologic dermatology. Norton Cancer Institute offers state-of-the-art medical, surgical and radiation therapies, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (Novalis Tx and TrueBeam STx) and advanced brachytherapy. Patients have access to groundbreaking research through its participation in dozens of innovative National Cancer Institute and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Extensive educational, physical and emotional support services, including support groups, seminars, art and music therapy, massage therapy, yoga and nutritional counseling are available through five Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers. Norton Cancer Institute is designated by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as the only accredited Integrated Network Cancer Program in Kentucky.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity, contact Nidia Jardon Hernandez, 
senior recruiter, providers, Norton Medical Group, at 
nidia.jardonhernandez@nortonhealthcare.org or 
(502) 777-4308. See all of our career opportunities at 
BeANortonDoctor.com

Contact Information

Nidia Jardon Hernandez
4801 Olympia Park Plaza
#3000
Louisville, KY 40241 USA
nidia.jardonhernandez@nortonhealthcare.org

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