Oncology PA Staffing Specialists Since 2006. Advanced Practice Recruiters is the nation's first dedicated APP recruiting firm, founded in 2006 and focused exclusively on physician assistants. We deliver subspecialty-matched physician assistant candidates within 48 to 72 hours, place across all 50 states, operate on contingency — no upfront fee — and report an 87% fill rate within 30 days and a 94% twelve-month retention rate across our placements.
Oncology physician assistants are critical to the operation of every cancer program in the country. From outpatient medical oncology infusion clinics to inpatient hematology services, radiation oncology consult clinics, BMT/cellular therapy units, and surgical oncology programs, oncology PAs handle complex symptom management, treatment plan execution, and survivorship care.
Advanced Practice Recruiters has built dedicated oncology PA sourcing pipelines across medical oncology (solid tumor and disease-specific), hematology (benign and malignant), radiation oncology (consults, on-treatment visits, follow-up), bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy (CAR-T), and surgical oncology.
Whether your cancer program needs a community medical oncology PA for a busy infusion clinic, an academic BMT PA for a CAR-T expansion, or a radiation oncology PA for a community linac center, we deliver credentialed candidates with the right oncology subspecialty experience.
We routinely fill the following physician assistant role types:
We recruit across medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, BMT/cellular therapy, and surgical oncology with subspecialty-specific sourcing for each.
We maintain active relationships within the Association of Physician Associates in Oncology (APAO) and major NCI-designated cancer center networks.
Modern medical oncology is increasingly disease-specific (breast, GU, GI, lung, etc.). We screen oncology PA candidates for relevant disease-area experience to ensure clinical fit.
From NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers to community oncology practices and integrated networks, we recruit across every oncology employer model.
Discovery (day 0). A senior APR recruiter runs a structured intake with the hiring manager. We capture the clinical role, certification requirement, productivity expectations, supervision or collaboration model, geographic preferences, compensation envelope, and the cultural attributes that predict twelve-month retention.
Subspecialty-matched shortlist (24–72 hours). We assemble a curated, credentialed slate of physician assistants from our active pipeline. Every candidate is screened for board certification, state licensure or licensure-eligibility, DEA registration where required, malpractice history, employment chronology, compensation alignment, and clinical fit for this specific subspecialty.
Interviews and offer (weeks 2–6). We coordinate scheduling, manage candidate communication and reference checks, benchmark compensation against the local market, build the offer, manage counter-offers, and lock the start date. Our recruiters stay engaged through credentialing and onboarding to maximize show-rate.
Replacement guarantee. Every placement carries a written replacement guarantee covering the initial employment period — if the placed physician assistant departs within the guarantee window we conduct a replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation for physician assistants in this subspecialty has continued to climb through 2026 as demand outpaces supply. Below are typical base ranges we see across our placement activity. Total compensation often runs 10–25% higher with productivity incentives, signing bonuses, and benefits factored in.
Factors that move compensation within these ranges:
Every candidate we present is verified for the PA-C — APAO Certified status preferred for senior oncology roles credential issued by the NCCPA — APAO certificate program available, plus active state licensure, DEA registration where required, malpractice history, and recent clinical practice. We do not paper-blast resumes — every shortlist is screened against the role's specific credential and scope requirements.
Standard credential requirements:
Oncology PA demand grows with cancer incidence, treatment complexity, and immunotherapy expansion.
Oncology PA demand will continue to expand through 2026 driven by rising cancer incidence, complex immunotherapy and cellular therapy treatment landscapes, and ongoing physician oncologist shortages. BMT, cellular therapy, and disease-specific medical oncology PAs will remain among the most-recruited oncology providers in healthcare.
Hottest markets we are placing in right now: NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center hubs, Sunbelt cancer-center growth markets, Community oncology consolidation markets.
Oncology has become highly subspecialized — disease-specific medical oncology, BMT/cellular therapy, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology each require distinct experience. Generalist PAs cannot easily transition into oncology subspecialties without significant on-the-job training, so employers strongly prefer candidates with relevant oncology background.
Yes. BMT and cellular therapy PA recruiting is a specialized niche we serve. We screen for stem cell transplant experience, CAR-T management, GVHD treatment, and inpatient transplant unit comfort.
Oncology PA compensation ranges from $120,000 to $170,000+, with academic BMT/cellular therapy and surgical oncology PAs at the high end. wRVU productivity, on-call premiums, and academic faculty appointments can add to base.
Yes. Radiation oncology PA recruiting is a distinct subspecialty we serve. We recruit for consult visits, on-treatment visits, and survivorship follow-up roles in academic and community linac centers.
Initial credentialed shortlists are typically delivered within 24–72 hours. Most placements close in 45–90 days depending on subspecialty depth required and credentialing timelines at the employer.
The Association of Physician Associates in Oncology (APAO) is the leading professional organization for oncology PAs. It offers a Certified status credential and disease-specific CME. Many academic oncology employers prefer APAO Certified candidates for senior PA roles.
Most oncology PAs are responsible for treatment plan execution and order entry but do not personally administer infusions (RNs do). Some inpatient hematology and BMT roles require pump management familiarity. We confirm role-specific expectations during intake.
Hiring managers and physician assistants can reach Advanced Practice Recruiters at 469-457-4570 or by email at blake@advancedpracticerecruiters.com. We respond to most inquiries within one business day.