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Starling Oncology
Upland, California

Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Upland CA

OncologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500k-$650k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Starling Oncology (NASDAQ: STLN) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting.

Formerly known as The Oncology Institute, Starling Oncology offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 2.1 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations.

With more than 400 employed and network clinicians and over 100 clinics and network locations of care across five states and growing, Starling Oncology is changing oncology for the better. For more information, visit starlingoncology.com.

Physician Careers with Starling Oncology

About the Role

The Starling Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology & Oncology Physician to join our growing Upland practice. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in a community-based setting with strong clinical support, predictable income, and leadership growth potential.

At Starling Oncology, physicians practice at the top of their license while being supported by an integrated care model designed to reduce administrative burden and allow you to focus on patient care.

  • Practice & Clinical Support Model
  • Established referral network with a growing patient panel
  • On-site infusion services
  • Dedicated APP, Nursing, and Medical Assistant support
  • Multidisciplinary care teams and tumor board collaboration
  • Technology-enabled workflows to support efficient, high-quality care
  • Shared call structure with call coverage (Q4 – every 4 weekends)

Compensation Structure

Competitive base salary starting at $500,000+ with clearly defined incentive opportunities. Salary dependent upon experience and location. wRVU incentive model rewards thoughtful, sustainable growth by recognizing productivity alongside quality of care, patient experience, and sound clinical documentation.

  • Typical physicians can achieve $650,000+ in total cash compensation once established
  • Transparent compensation discussions early in the recruitment process
  • Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
  • Pathways to Medical Director and clinical leadership roles
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
  • Principal Investigator (PI) opportunities for interested physicians
  • Ability to contribute to program development and clinical strategy
  • Benefits & Lifestyle Support
  • Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus: You will receive a $100,000 guaranteed sign-on bonus
  • 5 CME days + $2,500 annually
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Paid time off

Relocation Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Support

  • Licensing: Out of state? Your state license application & initial fee paid by The Oncology Institute
  • License Renewals are paid by TOI
  • A Growing Network, Built for Sustainability

Starling Oncology continues to thoughtfully expand its clinic footprint across California to meet growing patient demand. New clinic development is paired with investments in clinical staffing, infusion capacity, and physician leadership, creating long-term stability and meaningful opportunities for physicians who want to grow with the organization.

  • Why Physicians Choose Starling Oncology
  • Predictable compensation with strong earning potential
  • Supportive, physician-led clinical environment
  • Community oncology focus with access to advanced care models
  • Leadership opportunities without academic bureaucracy
  • Mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, accessible cancer care

Why Upland

Balanced Southern California lifestyle: Upland offers a suburban, community-oriented setting with tree-lined neighborhoods, historic charm, and access to everyday amenities—an appealing fit for a physician looking for comfort outside a dense urban core.

Convenient regional access: Located near major Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles corridors, Upland provides practical access to surrounding hospitals, referral networks, airports, dining, entertainment, and cultural destinations.

Outdoor recreation and wellness: With the San Gabriel Mountains nearby, including Mt. Baldy, plus local parks and walking areas, Upland makes it easy to enjoy hiking, biking, golf, and year-round outdoor activity.

Great place to settle personally and professionally: The city’s strong sense of community, local events, farmers markets, restaurants, and family-friendly atmosphere can help an oncologist and their family feel rooted while building a long-term practice.

About Starling Oncology

We're a leading community-based oncology network dedicated to providing high-quality, value-based cancer care. Our integrated model combines clinical excellence, innovation, and compassion to improve outcomes for patients while supporting physician well-being and professional growth.

Next Steps

Physicians interested in a confidential conversation are encouraged to apply. Our recruiting team is committed to a transparent, efficient process and early compensation discussions.

Not ready to apply? Please reach out to physiciancareers@theoncologyinstitute.com for an exploratory conversation with our team.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

  • Pay Transparency for salaried teammates
  • $500,000—$650,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered hematology and oncology care within a community-based setting. Responsibilities include managing a patient panel, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in clinical trials and program development.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Hematology and Oncology. The role requires a commitment to delivering evidence-based cancer care and working effectively within an integrated clinical support model.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Upland CA at Starling Oncology a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology — ranked against 624 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 56% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Oncologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

4
<$550k
3
$550k-600k
1
$625k
1
$652k
2
$700k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
36% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians · Boston, Massachusetts

$170k-$742k
#2

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#3

Physician Radiation Oncology

$561k-$652k
#4

Urologic Oncologist - Olympia

$560k-$625k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.2
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 624 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Upland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$749k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,385/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Starling Oncology

Medical Practices
Cerritos, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance ($2,500)
5 CME days
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Malpractice coverage
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment support
License application and renewal fees paid