Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology

Community Health System • Fresno, CA

101d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a full‑time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established outpatient Medical Oncology practice in Fresno, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of Medical Oncologists, Hematologists, and experienced Advanced Practice Providers in a comprehensive cancer center dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered oncology care.

Practice Highlights:
Fully equipped oncology clinic with on‑campus infusion services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments
Integrated tools for treatment planning, toxicity monitoring, and survivorship care
Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, tumor board participation, and multidisciplinary case discussions

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
• Credentialing by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional with privileges for oncology‑related standardized procedures required
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience required
• If qualifying as a Physician Assistant: Current California PA License
• If qualifying as a Physician Assistant: DEA Controlled Substance Registration
• If qualifying as a Physician Assistant: Ability to participate in federally funded programs (Medicare/Medicaid)
• For all candidates: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of oncology or hematology experience preferred
• If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner: National certification (ANCC or AANP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive oncology assessment, evaluation, and direct patient care in accordance with established protocols.
• Manages patients collaboratively with supervising physicians, including participation in daily rounds, treatment planning, and follow‑up care.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests such as CBC, CMP, tumor markers, imaging studies, and pathology reports.
• Furnishes medications—including chemotherapy‑related supportive agents—based on standardized procedures.
• Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, chemotherapy/immunotherapy regimens, side‑effect management, and survivorship planning.
• Coordinates referrals to radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and other subspecialties as needed.
• Obtains prior authorizations for oncology medications, imaging, and procedures.
• Documents patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies and differentiates between normal and treatment‑related abnormal findings, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and evidence‑based practice updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support high‑quality oncology care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree