Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team, supporting both our Burlington (UVMMC) and Berlin (CVMC) locations. This is a newly approved position created to support clinical growth and enhance continuity of care across sites.

This role offers a strong blend of inpatient and outpatient follow-up care, meaningful physician collaboration, and the opportunity to work with a highly experienced, supportive oncology team.

What You'll Do

• Provide independent follow-up care for adult radiation oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Support new outpatient consultations, including palliative radiation oncology consults, in collaboration with Radiation Oncology physicians
• Participate in coordinated cancer care through participation in tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics
• Collaborate closely with physicians to develop and carry out patient care plans
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff and scheduling teams to ensure smooth care coordination
• Contribute to continuity of care across UVMMC and CVMC sites

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE, full-time (40 hours per week)
• Day shift, typically 8–10 hour days
• No weekends and no call

Candidate Requirements & Experience

Required

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Eligible for Vermont licensure
• Ability to obtain New York licensure (required for telemedicine)

Preferred

• Prior oncology experience as an APP or RN

Why Join UVMMC?

• No nights, weekends, or call
• Built-in administrative time
• Strong physician collaboration and mentorship
• Exposure to complex oncology care in a supportive environment
• Opportunity to help shape APP practice at CVMC
• Balanced mix of independence and teamwork
• Stable, well-supported team with an academic and multidisciplinary focus

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master's or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency
• Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing
• RNFA certification strongly recommended
• DEA registration (or eligibility)

Physician Assistant (PA)

• Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC‑PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)
• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice
• DEA registration (or eligibility)

If you're seeking a role where you can contribute meaningfully to radiation oncology care within a highly collaborative, physician-supported team, we welcome your application!

This is a bargaining union position.