Oncology Physician Jobs in California
This page lists active Oncology physician openings across California and the recruitment context my team uses when scoping a Oncology search in this state. For the full Oncology market narrative I write to candidates, see our Oncology specialty hub; for the broader California licensing and incentive picture, see our California recruiter page.
Oncology hiring footprint in California
When I run a Oncology search in California, the candidate-employer geography sorts quickly. Active Oncology hiring concentrates around Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Bakersfield, the Central Valley. California is the largest physician-recruitment market in the country.
Oncology compensation context for California
- Typical base range
- $410K – $610K (median $470K)
- National demand signal
- high
- Primary board
- ABIM Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Fellowship pathways
- Heme/Onc 3-year combined fellowship after IM
- Common practice settings
- single-specialty oncology partnership, NCI-designated cancer center, hospital-employed cancer service line
I tell Oncology candidates considering California that the in-state base typically lands inside the national range above, with rural and HPSA-designated counties producing offers at or above the upper end once signing bonuses, loan repayment, and rural premiums are stacked. The single biggest variance lever for any Oncology offer in California is whether the role sits in one of the major California metros above or in a shortage-area county.
J-1 waivers and loan repayment in California for Oncology
California runs an annual Conrad State 30 J-1 waiver allotment that regularly absorbs Oncology candidates serving HPSA sites; NHSC loan repayment is broadly available at qualifying California FQHCs and critical-access employers. Specific California state-funded loan repayment eligibility for Oncology depends on the practice setting and patient panel.
Engage a California Oncology recruiter
Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com to scope a Oncology search in California. Initial scoping calls take 30 minutes and produce a written engagement proposal within two business days.