Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology- Fox Chase Cancer Center

10 days ago
United StatesFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Temple University Health System as a Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology- Fox Chase Cancer Center in United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Temple University Health System as a Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology- Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Key Skills

Medical history takingPhysical examinationsDiagnosisTreatment planningSurgical assistancePatient care coordinationPrescription writingPreventive care counselingInterpreting diagnostic tests

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides medical care, conducts physical exams, and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician. They also assist in surgery and coordinate patient care to improve outcomes within the Temple Health University System.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a valid PA Medical Physician Assistant license. A minimum of one year of experience as a Physician Assistant is required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology- Fox Chase Cancer Center position at Temple University Health System 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 — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at Temple University 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 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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical history taking, Physical examinations, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Surgical assistance, Patient care coordination, Prescription writing, Preventive care counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides medical care, conducts physical exams, and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician. They also assist in surgery and coordinate patient care to improve outcomes within the Temple Health University System.

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About Temple University Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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

10d ago