Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Head, Neck, & Lung Hematology/Oncology
Is $121K - $212K competitive?
See how this position compares to Oncology market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Head, Neck, & Lung 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 or Nurse Practitioner – Head, Neck, & Lung Oncology.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Head, Neck, & Lung Hematology/Oncology position at Northwell includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
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 United States.
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, Patient history taking, Physical examinations, Patient rounds, Medication ordering, Diagnostic test interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: The provider performs patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning while conducting daily rounds and coordinating care with the medical team. They are also responsible for documenting patient histories, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing the discharge process.
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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
2d ago
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