Physician, Medical Oncology

4 days ago
Las Vegas, Nevada$281.5K - $708KFull TimeOncology
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Medical Oncologist – Las Vegas, No Weekends in Las Vegas, Nevada. $150,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates OptumCare® Cancer Care is seeking a Medical Oncologist to join our multi-specialty group located in Las Vegas, NV, to help shape the future of integrated, value-based cancer care. It’s time to lead.

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 Skills

Medical oncologyHematologyOncologyPatient careClinical consultationIntegrated careValue-based careEpic EMRPalliative careGenetic counselingTeam-based modelShared decision-making
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Position Insights

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

This Oncology position at UnitedHealth Group 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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $282k to $708k annually.

This is approximately 30% above the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($282k–$708k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical oncology, Hematology, Oncology, Patient care, Clinical consultation, Integrated care, Value-based care, Epic EMR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core 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.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Malpractice Insurance with Tail, 401k with Match, Relocation Costs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
Malpractice Insurance with Tail
401k with Match
Relocation Costs

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago