Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Full Time - 10hr Days

Cedars-Sinai

1 month ago

California$150K - $240KFull 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 Cedars-Sinai as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Full Time - 10hr Days in United States. At Cedars-Sinai, the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute takes a specialized approach to cancer treatment. With over 20 cancer centers, programs, and specialized services, we focus on individualized care and cutting-edge research for specific types of cancer.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver flawless care to patients in the Cancer Center.

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic test interpretations.

Develop personalized treatment plans and effectively communicate them to patients and their families.

Monitor patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $150K - $240K

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 Cedars-Sinai in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningSurgical OncologyHepatobiliary SurgeryPancreatic SurgeryDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationClinical ResearchQuality ImprovementMedication AdherencePA-C LicenseDEA LicenseBLSACLS

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with over one year of experience as a PA-C specializing in Oncology. Required certifications include current PA-C License, National Certification (NPI and NCCPA), Current DEA License, and Life Support Certifications (BLS, ACLS).

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Full Time - 10hr Days at Cedars-Sinai a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. 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 Cedars-Sinai 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

Cedars-Sinai lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $150k to $240k annually.

This is approximately 49% 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 California.

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 ($150k–$240k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Diagnostic Test Interpretation, Patient Education, Clinical Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care, conducting comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical exams, and test interpretations. Responsibilities also include developing and communicating personalized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and p...

Benefits package: $150K-$240K Salary, Health Insurance, Dental/Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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