Physician - Oncology

2 months ago
Mount Kisco, New York$281.5K - $708KFull TimeOncology
✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physician - Oncology in United States. Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Physician – Oncologist or Hematologist to join our team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

  • Optum is a busy, well
  • established, state
  • trained, physician
  • led, patient centered team

Requirements

  • time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $281.5K - $708K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

OncologyHematologyPatient CareChemotherapy MixingImmunotherapyTargeted TherapyOutpatient CareInpatient RoundingMultispecialty GroupReferral BaseClinical ResourcesData SupportPractice AutonomyWorkflow ManagementPatient Education
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Oncology at UnitedHealth Group 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 listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $282k to $708k annually.

This is approximately 30% above the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Mount Kisco, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($282k–$708k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oncology, Hematology, Patient Care, Chemotherapy Mixing, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Rounding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will practice general oncology and hematology, working within a well-established, state-of-the-art department serving Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Responsibilities include managing a diverse adult patient population, providing infusion services, and participating in manage...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Malpractice Insurance, Incentive Programs, Equity Stock Purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Malpractice Insurance
Incentive Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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