Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology

CHRISTUS Health System

2 months ago

Santa Fe, NMFull TimeOncology

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology at CHRISTUS Health System in Santa Fe, NM. Lifestyle: flexible schedule. Benefits: signing bonus, 401k, health benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Physician-led organization

⚠️ 24/7 coverage

Key Responsibilities

Our providers work collaboratively through CHRISTUS St. Vincent's hospital and numerous outpatient clinics and the Cancer Center.
Genetic Counseling to assess hereditary cancer risks and help families understand genetic testing options.
Nutrition Counseling offering tailored dietary plans to support treatment & recovery
Exercise Programs to help maintain strength and reduce fatigue
Lodging Assistance in collaboration with the local cancer foundation for patients traveling for treatment
See patients in the clinic for general care, high-risk assessments, imaging, survivorship, and follow-up appointments.

Benefits & Compensation

Patient Navigation to help patients navigate the healthcare system, coordinate appointments, treatments & resources.
Rehabilitation Services within our health system to restore function & mobility
Handle same-day add-on appointments for urgent symptom management.
Patient Navigation to help patients navigate the healthcare system, coordinate appointments, treatments & resources
Supportive/Palliative Medicine to provide symptom relief and comfort to aid in quality of life for patients & their families
Handle same-day add-on appointments for urgent symptom management

Work Schedule

24/7 Call coverage to offer round the clock support and information for patients, care-givers and family members

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology at CHRISTUS Health System 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 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 CHRISTUS Health System 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Santa Fe, NM.

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%