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Starling Oncology
Murrieta, California

Hematologist Oncologist $100K SIGN ON BONUS Murrieta CA

OncologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500k-$650k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Starling Oncology (NASDAQ: STLN) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting.

Formerly known as The Oncology Institute, Starling Oncology offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 2.1 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations.

With more than 400 employed and network clinicians and over 100 clinics and network locations of care across five states and growing, Starling Oncology is changing oncology for the better. For more information, visit www.starlingoncology.com.

Physician Careers with Starling Oncology

About the Role

The Starling Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology & Oncology Physician to join our growing Murrieta practice. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in a community-based setting with strong clinical support, predictable income, and leadership growth potential.

At Starling Oncology, physicians practice at the top of their license while being supported by an integrated care model designed to reduce administrative burden and allow you to focus on patient care.

  • Practice & Clinical Support Model
  • Established referral network with a growing patient panel
  • On-site infusion services
  • Dedicated APP, Nursing, and Medical Assistant support
  • Multidisciplinary care teams and tumor board collaboration
  • Technology-enabled workflows to support efficient, high-quality care
  • Shared call structure with call coverage (Q4 – every 4 weekends)

Compensation Structure

Competitive base salary starting at $500,000+ with clearly defined incentive opportunities. Salary dependent upon experience and location. wRVU incentive model rewards thoughtful, sustainable growth by recognizing productivity alongside quality of care, patient experience, and sound clinical documentation.

  • Typical physicians can achieve $650,000+ in total cash compensation once established
  • Transparent compensation discussions early in the recruitment process
  • Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
  • Pathways to Medical Director and clinical leadership roles
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
  • Principal Investigator (PI) opportunities for interested physicians
  • Ability to contribute to program development and clinical strategy
  • Benefits & Lifestyle Support
  • Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus: You will receive a $100,000 guaranteed sign-on bonus
  • 3 CME days + $2,500 annually
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Paid time off

Relocation Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Support

  • Licensing: Out of state? Your state license application & initial fee paid by Starling Oncology
  • License Renewals are paid by Starling
  • A Growing Network, Built for Sustainability

Starling Oncology continues to thoughtfully expand its clinic footprint across California to meet growing patient demand. New clinic development is paired with investments in clinical staffing, infusion capacity, and physician leadership, creating long-term stability and meaningful opportunities for physicians who want to grow with the organization.

  • Why Physicians Choose Starling Oncology
  • Predictable compensation with strong earning potential
  • Supportive, physician-led clinical environment
  • Community oncology focus with access to advanced care models
  • Leadership opportunities without academic bureaucracy
  • Mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, accessible cancer care

Why Murrieta

Practice in a growing community oncology market: Murrieta offers access to a fast-growing Southwest Riverside County patient base while supporting the private-practice model of personalized, community-based cancer care.

Strong work-life balance in Southern California: Physicians can enjoy a suburban, family-friendly lifestyle with nearby dining, parks, wineries, golf, hiking, and weekend access to San Diego, Orange County, Palm Springs, and the coast.

Appealing place to settle long term: Murrieta is known for well-established neighborhoods, highly regarded schools, and a quality-of-life profile that can be especially attractive for physicians relocating with families.

Professional opportunity with regional reach: Located near the I-15 and I-215 corridors, Murrieta provides convenient access to surrounding referral communities, hospitals, and specialists while allowing the physician to build lasting relationships in a private-practice setting.

About Starling Oncology

We're a leading community-based oncology network dedicated to providing high-quality, value-based cancer care. Our integrated model combines clinical excellence, innovation, and compassion to improve outcomes for patients while supporting physician well-being and professional growth.

Next Steps

Physicians interested in a confidential conversation are encouraged to apply. Our recruiting team is committed to a transparent, efficient process and early compensation discussions.

Not ready to apply? Please reach out to physiciancareers@theoncologyinstitute.com for an exploratory conversation with our team.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

  • Pay Transparency for salaried teammates
  • $500,000—$650,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered hematology and oncology care within a community-based setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in clinical trials and program development initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology & Oncology Physician. Requires a valid medical license and the ability to work effectively in a clinical practice environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicineCommunication

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 43% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Murrieta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Starling Oncology

Medical Practices
Cerritos, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$100,000 guaranteed sign-on bonus
3 CME days + $2,500 annually
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Malpractice coverage
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment support
State license application and initial fee paid