Gastroenterology NP or PA, Scottsdale, AZ

The Specialty Alliance • Scottsdale, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Alliance is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team in an outpatient Radiation Oncology and Theranostics environment. The APP provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy, with a focus on clinical assessment, treatment management, survivorship, symptom management, and theranostics care coordination.

The APP evaluates patients before, during, and after radiation therapy; manages treatment-related effects and concerns; educates patients and families; and coordinates care with radiation oncologists and other members of the healthcare team. The role includes regular business hours, with occasional schedule flexibility based on patient and operational needs, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Radiation Oncology and Theranostics program.

The Specialty Alliance is a physician-led Management Services Organization that supports specialty practices through national infrastructure, data, and operational resources. Its partnership model is intended to preserve clinical autonomy while supporting high-quality specialty care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Arizona license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current national certification applicable to PA or NP practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to manage complex patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience in Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or other complex patient care settings preferred.
• Experience with oncology treatment-related symptom management and survivorship care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including treatment-related evaluations, follow-up visits, and ongoing symptom management.
• Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy in collaboration with the radiation oncology team.
• Help manage prescribed radiation treatments, including CyberKnife, TrueBeam, Ethos, HDR brachytherapy, theranostics, and other applicable modalities.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic treatment-related side effects, complications, and patient concerns using established clinical protocols.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients and families throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, expected side effects, supportive care, and follow-up recommendations.
• Triage and manage patient symptoms and concerns, making autonomous clinical decisions within the established scope of practice and protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and tumor boards, and collaborate with referring providers and specialists to optimize outcomes.
• Assist with clinical documentation, treatment-related orders, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up planning.
• Support clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Eligibility for applicable incentive programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and continuing education support.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in Radiation Oncology and Theranostics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time