Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology

Legacy Health

14 days ago

Portland, Oregon$160K - $210KFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Legacy Health as a Physician Assistant – Surgical Oncology – $160K-$210K in Portland, OR.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

Experience: Requires experience in direct patient management, in the surgical or medical subspecialty of the department one is hired into.

Surgical assisting experience required if working with a surgical specialty.

Knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, administration and prescription of medications, and delivering physical care following treatment plan.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $160K - $210K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Legacy Health in Portland, OR.

Key Skills

Surgical oncologyPatient assessmentPhysical examsSurgical assistingDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresMedication managementDischarge planningClinical documentationMedical codingEmergency medical treatmentPatient careInterdisciplinary communicationBLS certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology at Legacy Health 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 on-call duties, 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 Legacy Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Legacy Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $160k to $210k annually.

This is approximately 51% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

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 ($160k–$210k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical oncology, Patient assessment, Physical exams, Surgical assisting, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Medication management, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical oncology care, including performing physical exams, assisting in surgeries, and managing patient treatment plans. They will also coordinate discharge planning, communicate with primary care providers, and maintain a...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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