Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C), Radiation Oncology, Gamma Knife Program

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Teaching Associate- Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C). The successful candidate’s primary site of practice will be UWMC-Northwest Gamma Knife Center, but may be asked to shift work to other UW/FHCC Radiation Oncology sites of practice if the clinical need arises. The selected candidate will be proposed for appointment to the full-time faculty as a Teaching Associate at the University of Washington with an anticipated start date of July 2026 or earlier. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The Radiation Oncology APP is a certified advanced practice provider whose integrated role encompasses both clinical care and education. The ARNP/PA-C functions collaboratively with attending physicians and as a key member of the interdisciplinary oncology team. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical judgment, a high degree of professional autonomy, and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver exemplary, evidence-based oncology care. The base salary range for this position will be: $10,530 - $15,698 per month ($126,360 – $188,376 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Requirements

Current valid Washington State license as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Associate (PA-C).
If ARNP, current Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse.
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Nationally certified ARNP/PA-C.
Active DEA license.
Experience working with high-risk patients and clinical teaching experience.
One or more years’ experience working with complex patients.
One or more years’ history of effectiveness in working in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment as proven through supervisory references.
Training and/or experience in the provision of outpatient care including initial and ongoing assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of patients acutely and in long term follow up.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive radiation oncology subspecialty care as part of an interdisciplinary team, managing all aspects of care from intake and consult, to on therapy and into surveillance and survivorship.
Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and ongoing evaluations.
Order, interpret and manage laboratory and radiographic studies.
Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
Manage acute medical issues that arise during radiation treatment and provide acute symptom guidance for patients on therapy as well as guidance into survivorship for late effects of radiation.
Collaborate with subspecialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care.
Facilitate referrals to community agencies and supportive care resources.
Document all clinical encounters and treatment decisions in accordance with University of Washington Physicians (UWP) standards and compliance requirements for billing.