Oncology PA Staffing Specialists Since 2006. This guide is maintained by Blake Moser, founder of Advanced Practice Recruiters — a Tyler, Texas firm that has placed physician assistants exclusively since 2006. Below: the actual Oncology Physician Assistant subspecialty roles we work, what hiring managers and candidates need to know about credentials and compensation, and how the search runs in practice.
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.
The physician assistant role types we routinely fill in this subspecialty:
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.
Every Oncology Physician Assistant search opens with a 20-minute scoping call: clinical scope, certification and credentialing requirements, productivity expectation, supervision or collaboration framework, geography, and a realistic compensation envelope. From there we work our active and passive physician assistant pipeline, screen each candidate against the role's specific subspecialty fit (board certification, state licensure or licensure-eligibility, DEA where required, malpractice history, recent case mix), and present a credentialed shortlist within a few business days.
Engagement is contingent — no upfront fee, no exclusivity required. Permanent placements carry a written replacement guarantee covering the initial employment period; if the placed physician assistant leaves inside the guarantee window we re-run the 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:
Reference data: U.S. BLS — Physician Assistants (OOH), NCCPA Statistical Profile, and AAPA Compensation Resources.
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.
Reach Blake Moser at Advanced Practice Recruiters: 469-457-4570 or blake@advancedpracticerecruiters.com. Most inquiries get a same-business-day reply.