Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Head, Neck, & Lung Hematology/Oncology

1 day ago
New York$121K - $212KFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in New York
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Hematology/Oncology in United States. Job Description Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC
  • PA) program, required.
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
  • Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $121K - $212K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Northwell as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Hematology/Oncology.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningPhysical examinationsPatient roundsMedication orderingDiagnostic test interpretationCare coordinationDischarge planningHematologyOncologyPatient history takingPerformance improvementResearchBLS certification

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited PA program or hold a Master's degree in a Nurse Practitioner program. Current New York State licensure, NCCPA or National Board certification, and BLS certification are required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Head, Neck, & Lung Hematology/Oncology at Northwell a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Oncology position at Northwell is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

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

Northwell lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $121k to $212k annually.

This is approximately 56% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York.

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 ($121k–$212k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Physical examinations, Patient rounds, Medication ordering, Diagnostic test interpretation, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will perform patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans while conducting daily rounds and coordinating care with the medical team. They are also responsible for managing patient admissions, interpreting diagnostic tests, and facilitating discharge instructions.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Oncology nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Northwell

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Success, NY
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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