TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a Physician Assistant Oncology for a locum tenens job in Santa Cruz, California.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Oncology
Discipline:Physician Assistant
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:48 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:8 hours, days
Employment Type:Locum Tenens
Locum Tenens NP/PA – Hematology / OncologyDignity Health Medical Group – Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, California
Facility Address:1555 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Coverage Type:Locum TenensSetting:Outpatient / AmbulatoryEMR:CernerPosition Overview
Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is seeking an experiencedNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistantto provideHematology/Oncology outpatient coveragein Santa Cruz, California. This is a full‑time, clinic‑based role with the opportunity forpermanent placementfor the right candidate. The provider will work closely with a multidisciplinary oncology team and utilize a premier, co‑located infusion center to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered cancer care.
Schedule & Patient Volume
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Full‑time: 5 days per week
No call or weekends
Average patient volume:16–18 patients per day
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in an outpatient clinic setting
Manage patients across the continuum of care from diagnosis through survivorship
Partner with nurse navigators, social workers, and support staff to ensure coordinated care
Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies
Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans
Document all encounters accurately in the EMR
Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and care planning
Clinical Environment & Support
Premier Infusion Centerwith 15 private bays arranged around a central nursing hub
Dedicated RN staff
Support from nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaison for oral medications, research coordinators, and genetic counselors
Access to a17‑bed inpatient oncology unit , weekly tumor boards, rapid diagnosis clinic, and two radiation centers
Comprehensive cancer resources including the Katz Cancer Resource Center, clinical trials, tele‑genetics, survivorship, and bereavement programs
Compensation
Hourly Rate:$160 Per HourRequirements
NP or PA with completion of an accredited post‑graduate training program
Board Certified in Medical Oncology (highly preferred)Will consider Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/OncologyActive California license
Active DEA
BLS highly preferred (can be obtained during credentialing)
Clean malpractice and background history
Credentialing
Timeframe:Up to 90 days
Emergency privileges available
Reason for Coverage
Physicians leaving to start their own practice
About the Facility & Community
Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is a physician‑led medical group affiliated withDominican Hospital , a 222‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital recognized for quality and safety. As part ofCommonSpirit Health , providers benefit from a robust clinical network and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
Santa Cruz, CAoffers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, redwood forests, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.About TheraEX Staffing ServicesTheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.BenefitsDental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Health Care FSA
Life insurance
Sick pay
Holiday Pay
Medical benefits