Physician: Surgical Oncology
33 Oncology jobs pay more — this one is 58% below top quartile
Each one screened for salary, burnout score, and schedule.
Compensation Intelligence
Based on 245 WeekdayDoc listings
51% above median for Oncology
Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Maryland Emergency Medicine as a Physician: Surgical Oncology in United States. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide examination and treatment of patients. Orders and analyzes appropriate tests and procedures to provide information on patient’s condition; and other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews patients file/record including allergies, medical problems, medications, and immunization status.
- Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes report and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
Requirements
- specific and age specific need
Benefits & Compensation
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Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University of Maryland Emergency Medicine as a Physician: Surgical Oncology.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Surgical Oncology at University of Maryland Emergency Medicine 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 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 Career Context
This Oncology position at University of Maryland Emergency Medicine is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
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
University of Maryland Emergency Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $169k to $269k annually.
This is approximately 42% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.
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
- Transparent compensation ($169k–$269k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Oncology, Patient Examination, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical History Taking, Medication Prescription, Patient Communication, Medical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will perform specialized surgical oncology duties, including examining patients, ordering and analyzing diagnostic tests, and diagnosing conditions. Responsibilities also involve prescribing and administering treatments, managing patient communications, and thoroughly documenting all p...
Benefits package: Total Rewards Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Oncology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
1mo ago
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