Medical Hematologist/Oncologist

Company/Institution:	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Location:	McAllen, TX, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD	Salary:	Not available
Job Type:	Faculty	Posted:	April 17, 2026
Job Setting:	Medical School	Application Period:	April 17-June 1, 2026

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Medical Hematologist/Oncologist. We are seeking a talented Medical Oncologist/Hematologist who will join 3 current Medical Oncologists/Hematologists at our brand-new cancer center (UT Health RGV Cancer & Surgery Center) that provides the state of art comprehensive cancer care throughout the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. 

The Medical Hematologist/Oncologist will provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students. Practice clinical cancer medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities. Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician’s subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and clear and concise verbal communications.

Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to UT Health RGV. Provide physician staffing for the out-patient clinic and in-patient services at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other Oncology staff/internists with the same level of training and experience. Serve as a role model practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. 

Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment. Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities as assigned. May necessitate instructing, through written or verbal communication, research support personnel in protocol implementation. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research. 

About the Employer

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is on a mission to transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas and the world. One of the country’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Seal of Excelencia certified, UTRGV has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, social mobility and student success since opening in Fall 2015. Ranked among the Best Colleges for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in 2025 by Washington Monthly (#7 nationally; #1 in Texas), UTRGV continues to break enrollment records, launch new academic and athletics programs and progress toward achieving R1 research status.

The only university in Texas with schools of Medicine and Podiatric Medicine, UTRGV’s regional footprint spans South Texas – with locations, teaching sites, and centers established in Edinburg, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, McAllen, Weslaco, Harlingen, Laredo, Port Isabel and South Padre Island.

Contact Information

Alex Ramirez
1401 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
hacareers@utrgv.edu

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