Starling Oncology logo
Starling Oncology
Riverside, California

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 24m ago · Verified live

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 starlingoncology.com.

At Starling Oncology, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are at the heart of our mission to deliver compassionate, patient-centered oncology care.

Here, you’ll work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where innovation, integrity, and empathy guide every decision.

We empower you with the resources, support, and professional growth opportunities you need to make a real impact—while ensuring you’re part of a team that’s transforming cancer care through evidence-based, value-driven medicine.

Base Salary with Opportunity for Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses

Advanced Practice Provider Role

Performs physical examinations and treats common complications of cancer treatment, counsels patients and families and monitors patient progress. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.

Responsibilities Include

Ensure patient information, visit history, refer outs, lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and completely documented in the electronic medical record.

Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient's interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients' diseases.

  • Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
  • Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
  • Performs procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.
  • Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
  • Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and countersigning by physician.
  • Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition.
  • Will need hospital privileges to assist with call.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing

  • Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current and unrestricted license to practice.
  • Oncology experience preferred but not required.
  • National Certification required upon employment (Nurse Practitioners).

Why Join Us?

  • Attractive base compensation, bonus incentive, and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading oncology team.
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Professional growth and continued education opportunities.

Apply Today! If you are passionate about oncology and want to make a difference in patients' lives. We'd love to hear from you!

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
  • $120,000—$180,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform physical examinations, treat cancer-related complications, and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients. They are responsible for documenting patient progress in the electronic medical record and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing and possess a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. National certification is required for Nurse Practitioners, and while oncology experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingTreatment planningMedication managementPatient history

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 31 employers

7
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
12
$160k-180k
12
$180k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Ageless Mens Health · Reno, Nevada

$250k
#2

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#3

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available

$165k-$197k
#4

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Cow Hollow) - Sign-On Bonus Available

$165k-$197k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 85 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Starling Oncology logo

About Starling Oncology

Medical Practices
Cerritos, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary
Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses
Benefits Package
Professional growth and continued education opportunities