Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology

CHRISTUS Health

2 months ago

Santa Fe, New MexicoFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHRISTUS Health as a Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology in United States. The Opportunity Live and work in THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT. CHRISTUS St.

Key Responsibilities

will primarily work in an outpatient setting, with potential surgical assisting and inpatient rounding.

coordinate appointments, treatments & resources.

provide symptom relief and comfort to aid in quality of life for patients & their families.

manage benign patients through ongoing surveillance.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited training program.

graduate experience in a comprehensive breast care program is preferred but not required. Newly certified providers may apply.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an NAPBC

accredited program or those working toward NAPBC accreditation. Licenses and Certifications

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join CHRISTUS Health as a Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology.

Key Skills

Surgical ExperiencePatient CareGenetic CounselingCollaborationClinical ResearchBreast Cancer SurgeryReconstructive SurgeryMultidisciplinary CarePatient NavigationSupportive MedicineNutrition CounselingRehabilitation ServicesExercise ProgramsEmotional SupportSpiritual Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology at CHRISTUS Health a 5.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at CHRISTUS 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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: Surgical Experience, Patient Care, Genetic Counseling, Collaboration, Clinical Research, Breast Cancer Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Multidisciplinary Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will see patients in the clinic for general care, high-risk assessments, imaging, survivorship, and follow-up appointments. They will collaborate with a surgical breast oncologist and participate in multidisciplinary care teams.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Generous PTO, CME Allowance, Retirement Savings Plan, Employer-Paid Malpractice, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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