Advanced Practice Provider; APP​/PA​/NP Radiation Oncology

Advanced Practice Provider to work Monday‑Friday (no call, no weekends) from 8 am‑5 pm in an outpatient clinic. The role will support patients with a wide range of cancer diagnoses in radiation oncology, triage and manage inpatient consults in collaboration with an attending MD, and work with 8 radiation oncologists and an APP. Great role for someone who enjoys multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment with plenty of variety.

Position is based at the Emily Couric UVA Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. Prior oncology experience and OCN or AOCNP certification are a plus.

• Provide care for medical breast oncology patients in an ambulatory setting.
• Perform routine follow‑up visits for patients on chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapies.
• Evaluate patients requiring acute symptom management.
• Manage patients in longitudinal survivorship post‑treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including research coordinators, social workers, lymphedema therapists, dieticians, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists.
• Perform and document history & physical exams, analyze clinical data, and form well‑developed differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies, adjust the plan of care based on ongoing data collection.
• Identify appropriate sub‑specialist consultation.
• Effectively communicate plans of care with patients, families, nurses, and other stakeholders; navigate complex psychosocial dynamics.

• Participate within the organizational systems, initiatives that promote and contribute to the development of the APP, RN, and other colleagues.
• Evaluate/augment quality initiatives to benefit quality of care and patient safety.
• Investigate, utilize, communicate, and participate in the development and utilization of scientific knowledge via research and evidence‑based practice.
• Engage in self‑motivated learning, process improvement, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate individual clinical practice and role performance via regulatory, state, and institutional guidelines.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, nurses, therapists, and advanced practice leadership.
• Lead other members of the care team in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in organizational initiatives that promote the development of colleagues (APP, RN, others).
• Evaluate and augment quality initiatives and evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes and safety.

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• License or license‑eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If a nurse practitioner, a license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
• Demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; current PALS/NRP and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required by the position.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching overhead and repetitive movements. Proficient communication, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 50‑100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $ annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings.
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous paid time off.

The University of Virginia is an equal‑opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.