Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
UVA Health Cancer Center Augusta is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for an outpatient clinical role at its cancer care facility in Fishersville, Virginia. The APP will practice at the top of their license as part of a collaborative team, working closely with three hematologist/oncologists and one APP, with support from experienced nursing staff, medical assistants, and clinic leadership. The position includes new-patient consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing treatment management for a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions. The APP will oversee chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion therapies; review diagnostic results; manage treatment-related toxicities and adverse reactions; and educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options. The APP will also participate in weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, interdisciplinary case conferences, care planning, clinical research, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization describes itself as a community-based healthcare network aligned with UVA Medical Center, with experienced clinical and administrative support and a commitment to high-quality care close to home. New graduates are welcome, and thorough training will be provided.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Strong foundation in medical oncology and management of a broad range of cancers.
- Collaborative and adaptable mindset.
- Commitment to community-based patient care.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
- Enthusiasm for growing oncology services in the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new-patient consultations and follow-up visits, and manage ongoing treatment.
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions.
- Manage and oversee chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion therapies.
- Review laboratory, pathology, imaging, and other diagnostic results.
- Manage treatment-related toxicities and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options.
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards, interdisciplinary case conferences, and care planning meetings.
- Coordinate care and follow-up in collaboration with registered nurses and navigators.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to improve workflow and patient outcomes.
- Participate in clinical research, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits package.
- Competitive salary and incentives.
- Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME-related activities.
- Generous time off and CME policies.
- Thorough training is provided for new graduates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
