Medical Oncology Physician Assistant | Outpatient Cancer Care | Cherry Valley, Illinois
Listed compensation
$129k-$140k
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Job Description
- Posting Title: Medical Oncology Physician Assistant | Outpatient Cancer Care | Cherry Valley, Illinois
- Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois
- Specialty: Medical Oncology
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Type(s): Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule
- Full-time; exact schedule to be confirmed
- Call Schedule: Call expectations to be confirmed
- Compensation: $128,939–$139,934 annually
- New Grads/Practicing: Experienced providers preferred
- Visa Sponsorship(s): No visa sponsorship at this time
Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Medical Oncology Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent medical oncology practice in northern Illinois, near Cherry Valley. This opportunity focuses on medical oncology care within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Clinical responsibilities include Provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care; Coordinate treatment with medical oncologists and APP colleagues; Educate patients and families about care and treatment plans. The provider will coordinate patient care with clinical colleagues and practice within their licensed and credentialed scope.
Qualified applicants should bring relevant clinical experience and a collaborative approach to patient care. Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program Illinois Physician Assistant licensure and appropriate certification. Specific practice expectations and onboarding needs will be reviewed with qualified applicants.
The published compensation range is $128,939–$139,934 annually. The role includes full-time; exact schedule to be confirmed. Call expectations to be confirmed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program
- Illinois Physician Assistant licensure and appropriate certification
- Active DEA registration or ability to obtain before hire
- No visa sponsorship at this time
Benefits
- Vacation and CME benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan match and contribution
- Malpractice coverage with tail insurance
- Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and hospital dues covered
- Interview and relocation expenses covered
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care and coordinate treatment plans with medical oncologists. They are also responsible for educating patients and their families regarding care and treatment protocols.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Oncology Physician Assistant | Outpatient Cancer Care | Cherry Valley, Illinois at Healthcare United a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (PA) — ranked against 82 active Oncology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Healthcare United ranks #4 of 22 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
Living in Cherry Valley
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $294k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,024/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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