St. Francis Medical Center·Cape Girardeau, Missouri
The Hematologist/Oncologist will provide treatment for various forms of cancer and oversee infusion orders for patients. They will also participate in clinical trials to develop new methods for cancer treatment.
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Cape Medical Oncology also participates in clinical trials which are the key to developing new methods to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. Researchers use these trials to determine whether new treatments are safe and effective and work better than current treatments.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Serving nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in eight communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
When it comes to selecting a location to live and work, the medically sophisticated environment of Saint Francis Healthcare System is only part of the equation. Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and its surrounding communities, feature the family values you would expect living in the Mid-West, yet is enhanced by cultural benefits typically found in larger cities.
· Family-friendly focused, Cape Girardeau and the surrounding area offers a wide range of activities, including an expansive park system, as well as State and National Parks
· Regional Airport with direct flights to St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville!
· The area offers a wide range of public and private schools at each level of the educational spectrum
· Students come from all over the United States and from more than 40 countries around the world to attend Southeast Missouri State University
· Downtown Cape Girardeau offers an eclectic mix of dining, fine arts, shopping and entertainment
· Home to one of the top-ranked golf clubs in all of Missouri
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/ [http://www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/].
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.
Market context
Physician openings in Missouri are typically driven by ongoing patient demand across outpatient and hospital settings, and roles like this often attract candidates who can work across state licensure requirements. Competition is usually shaped by board eligibility, active or obtainable Missouri and Kansas licensure, and readiness to meet certification and documentation expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and BCLS certification before applying.
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