Advanced Practice Provider, Radiation Oncology, Community Health Partners

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

6d•$135,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Community Health Partners is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its Radiation Oncology team. The APP works closely with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary care team to provide patient-centered care throughout cancer treatment and recovery. The position supports continuity of care across the Radiation Oncology program, identifies concerns requiring physician evaluation, and helps improve access to timely follow-up visits and consultations while maintaining quality and safety standards. The APP conducts follow-up and survivorship visits for patients who have completed radiation therapy in collaboration with the treating radiation oncologist. The role includes assessing treatment response and radiation-related side effects, managing symptoms within the APP’s scope of practice, coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals, and developing and communicating follow-up care plans and patient education. The APP performs clinical assessments, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and imaging studies, and coordinates supportive care interventions and referrals. The position requires timely communication about test results, care plans, and changes in patient status; accurate electronic medical record documentation; compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements; and participation in professional development and quality improvement initiatives. This role is based in Fresno/Clovis, California. Community Health Partners is part of Community Health System, a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno. The organization emphasizes excellence in patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, teaching, research, and placing the patient at the center of decisions.

Requirements

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current State of California Nurse Practitioner license.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
For Physician Assistant candidates: California Physician Assistant license.

Responsibilities

Conduct follow-up visits for patients who have completed radiation therapy in collaboration with the treating radiation oncologist.
Monitor treatment response and assess acute and late radiation-related side effects; coordinate symptom management.
Develop and communicate follow-up care plans, patient education, and recommendations for ongoing surveillance.
Perform clinical assessments and manage treatment-related symptoms within the APP’s scope of practice.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and imaging studies, and coordinate supportive care interventions.
Recognize changes in patient condition and coordinate timely physician consultation or referral.
Collaborate with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialty providers and supportive care services.
Communicate test results, care plans, and changes in patient status in a timely manner.
Document patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients; communicate plans with patients, family members, and medical staff.
Assist and advise staff members on challenging cases as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.