Oncology - Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$141k-$233k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.
Solid Tumor Oncology – Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider
CHOC Specialists, in-conjunction with Rady Children’s Health-Orange County is seeking a qualified advanced practice pediatric oncology provider. With demonstrated expertise in oncology, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will function in a supporting role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric oncology patients with solid tumors.
Under the direction of the Attending Physician and practicing within developed standardized procedures and process protocols, the APP will evaluate, diagnose and treat solid tumor oncology patients in an outpatient setting. Central to the role, the APP will assist in developing and implementing plans of care for all patients in the outpatient clinic or infusion center (OPI) and functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary oncology team, while also providing consultation and education to patients and their families.
- Outpatient Pediatric Oncology – Solid Tumor APP
- Full Time Position (may consider 0.8 FTE)
- 100% Outpatient (Primarily in clinic with occasional infusion center coverage)
- M-F 8-hour shift(No Nights, No Weekends & No Call!)
- Salary, Full Benefits and CME coverage!
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements
The successful candidate will be a California licensed and certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of bedside experience in direct oncology care. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills. At least one year of clinical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner experience is desired, with particular emphasis in the management of patients with solid tumors..
CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly called Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, California. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.
CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children’s hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards.
Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with solid tumors in an outpatient setting under the direction of an attending physician and established protocols. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team, and provide consultation and education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must be California-licensed and certified Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners with at least two years of direct oncology bedside experience. At least one year of clinical PA or NP experience is desired, particularly managing patients with solid tumors, along with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 46 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 54% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (np) | ranked against 275 Oncology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $141k–$233k | Oncology median $160k (middle half $137k–$180k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$169k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in California | 41 active | 278 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 54% no call · 83% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #10 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 days · 5% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 182 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 422 in the last 30 days | 405 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology - Nurse Practitioner at CHOC Specialists a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology (NP) — ranked against 275 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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