Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a highly motivated, patient-centered Advanced Practice Clinician (CRNP or Physician Assistant) to join its growing Radiation Oncology program. The clinician will collaborate with radiation oncologists and a multidisciplinary cancer care team to provide comprehensive care for patients with cancer across the treatment continuum. The role includes outpatient and inpatient oncology care, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment management, symptom assessment, survivorship care, and coordination of complex treatment plans. It offers significant patient interaction and opportunities for professional growth. No routine call, evening, weekend, or holiday coverage is planned. The position is based at Jefferson Lehigh Regional Cancer Center, which provides integrated Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, advanced imaging, supportive care, clinical research, and survivorship services. Its program is committed to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or CRNP program.
Current licensure and certification as appropriate.
Current DEA registration or eligibility.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Ability to independently evaluate and manage oncology patients within scope of practice.
Knowledge of cancer staging, treatment modalities, and supportive oncology care.
Familiarity with oncologic emergencies and treatment-related toxicities.
Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent organizational and care coordination abilities.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered cancer care.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, hospital medicine, palliative care, or internal medicine; new graduates will also be considered.
Experience managing complex oncology patients.
Experience with the Epic electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new Radiation Oncology consultations.
Evaluate patients referred for consideration of radiation therapy and present findings to supervising physicians.
Perform follow-up and surveillance visits for patients undergoing or completing radiation treatment.
Assess and manage treatment-related toxicities, including radiation dermatitis, mucositis, esophagitis, proctitis, fatigue, nausea, pain, and nutritional concerns.
Develop and implement supportive care plans.
Educate patients and families about radiation treatment, expected toxicities, and symptom management.
Monitor laboratory studies and imaging results relevant to oncology care.
Coordinate referrals to supportive services, including nutrition, social work, palliative care, rehabilitation, and specialty consultants.
Participate in survivorship care planning and long-term follow-up.
Evaluate hospitalized patients requiring Radiation Oncology consultation.
Assist in assessing oncologic emergencies, including spinal cord compression, brain metastases, superior vena cava syndrome, tumor-related bleeding, and pain crises.
Coordinate inpatient radiation treatment planning and transition of care.
Perform daily patient evaluations as needed during hospitalization.
Communicate recommendations to hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and medical oncologists.
Participate in disease-specific tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences.
Collaborate with Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, and Palliative Care teams.
Assist with care coordination across multiple treatment modalities.
Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.