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El Paso, Texas

Oncology Physician - Surgical

Oncology 8.1 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Tenet Healthcare is bringing exceptional surgical oncology care to one of Texas's most dynamic and rapidly growing regions — and we're looking for a talented Surgical Oncologist to lead the way.

You'll be joining The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus, a 500-bed cornerstone facility that houses a dedicated Cancer Program complete with an inpatient unit, outpatient infusion services, and a one-call patient navigator system built to deliver seamless, coordinated care.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role where community need is significant and your clinical contributions will be felt immediately.

With strong institutional infrastructure, a collegial team environment, and the full backing of a nationally recognized health system, you'll have everything you need to build a thriving surgical oncology practice.

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: Surgical Oncology
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Clinical days: 2–3 clinic days per week averaging 15 patients per day
  • Surgical days: 2–3 OR days per week with approximately 5–7 cases; volume may increase based on candidate capacity and community demand
  • Call: Optional General Surgery call available at 3–4 days per month
  • Practice setting: The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus — a 500-bed facility with a dedicated inpatient oncology unit and outpatient infusion center
  • Support systems: One-call patient navigator system to streamline care coordination
  • Significant unmet community need with strong growth potential for the right candidate

What We Offer

  • Salary guarantee plus wRVU-based incentive compensation
  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board eligible or board certified in Surgical Oncology
  • Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one

Why El Paso

El Paso is a vibrant, sun-drenched city that consistently earns recognition as one of the safest large cities in the United States — offering physicians and their families an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below most major metros.

With more than 300 days of sunshine per year and no state income tax, your dollar goes further and your weekends stay bright.

The city is rich with outdoor adventure, from the Franklin Mountains State Park to the scenic trails of the Chihuahuan Desert, while a thriving arts scene, acclaimed local cuisine, and year-round cultural festivals keep life engaging beyond the hospital.

El Paso is home to Division I universities and strong private colleges, making it an ideal community for families prioritizing excellent educational options.

Situated at the crossroads of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico, El Paso offers a uniquely multicultural character and a warm, welcoming community you'll be proud to call home.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a surgical oncology practice by managing 2-3 clinic days and 2-3 OR days per week. Provide coordinated cancer care within a 500-bed facility utilizing a dedicated inpatient unit and outpatient infusion services.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Surgical Oncology. An active Texas medical license or the eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient CoordinationSurgical ProceduresOncology Practice ManagementPatient Navigation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Physician - Surgical at Tenet Healthcare a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology — ranked against 652 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$330k (360 salary observations; 3,322 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,064 salary observations; 64,568 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 5% in oncologyranked against 652 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$330k median in Texas$308k nationally (+7%)360 state / 10,064 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Texas18 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Texas1,568 active22,554 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings424 in the last 30 days318 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (652 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all physicians: too few Texas Oncology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Oncologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
4
<$560k
1
$598k
0
$645k-730k
2
$730k-815k

Annual compensation range

#1

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$600k-$800k
#2

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

Riverside Healthcare · Bourbonnais, Illinois

$96.15-$360.58/hr
#3

Physician-Gynecology Oncology

$506k-$598k
#4

Radiation Oncologist | Step Into Clinical Independence: $550K Guaranteed | True Autonomy & Make the Practice Yours

$550k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 652 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary guarantee plus wRVU-based incentive compensation
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.