Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Radiation Oncology - Head & Neck
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Overview
Position Description
Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Radiation Oncology - Head & Neck
The following APPs may be considered for this role:
Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
Full-time, benefited
Day shift:
Monday–Friday (8am–5pm)
No weekends, holidays, or call
CME allowance:
Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.
The Division of Radiation Oncology at UAB Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time day shift ambulatory position in Halzelrig Salter Radiation Oncology Center. The position entails the evaluation and management of radiation oncology. The desired candidate will have prior Oncology experience and knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy including the management of side effects.
The APP will work with the disease team to manage new cancer diagnosis, disease progression, and acute visits.
No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care.
This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.
Responsibilities
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age-specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient medical records and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement.
To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
- Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.
- Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
- Maintain records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
- May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
- Provide assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as…
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