Pays $281.5K - $708K — Oncologist market median is ~$475k (111 jobs) · Above average in Oncology for work-life (5.7/10, vs 476 in this specialty)
Physician, Medical Oncology
About the Role
Medical Oncologist. M-F. No weekends. $281K-$708K. $150K sign-on. Call 1 week at a time. Las Vegas.
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Requirements
- Salary Range is defined as total cash.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $281.5K - $708K
- Signing bonus: $150,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide medical oncology services within a multi-specialty group, focusing on integrated and value-based cancer care. Responsibilities include managing patient volume, conducting inpatient consults, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology. An unrestricted license to practice in Nevada and a DEA license are required prior to employment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician, Medical Oncology position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,032 active listings.
In Nevada, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$330k across 107 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$495k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $448k in an average-cost state — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$495k midpoint, that is roughly $20k–$35k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Oncologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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