Physician Assistant - Oncology

Legacy Health

16 days ago

Oregon$160K - $210KFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Legacy Health as a Physician Assistant – Oncology in United States. Overview If you deliver a dose of compassion to every patient you see, you may be an ideal addition to the Legacy community. You’ll provide medical services within Legacy's Salmon Creek Oncology clinic, forging relationships with staff and delivering expert care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

ordinates discharge planning and follow

up. Arranges all sub

specialty follow

Requirements

Experience: Requires experience in direct patient management, in the surgical or medical subspecialty of the department one is hired into.

Surgical assisting experience required if working with a surgical specialty.

Knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, administration and prescription of medications, and delivering physical care following treatment plan.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $160K - $210K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Legacy Health as a Physician Assistant – Oncology.

Key Skills

OncologyPatient assessmentPhysical examsSurgical assistingDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresMedication administrationMedical record documentationDischarge planningClinical notesPatient careEmergency medical treatmentRadiological examination interpretationLaboratory test interpretationLiaison coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Oncology at Legacy Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at Legacy Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Legacy Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $160k to $210k annually.

This is approximately 51% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Oregon.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($160k–$210k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oncology, Patient assessment, Physical exams, Surgical assisting, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Medication administration, Medical record documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide medical services in an oncology clinic, including inpatient rounds, surgical assisting, and managing outpatient care. Responsibilities also include documenting clinical notes, coordinating sub-specialty follow-ups, and managing medication requests.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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