Inpatient Solid Tumor Oncology APP; NP​/PA

Inpatient Solid Tumor Oncology APP (NP/PA)

United States

Job Identification: 673157

Posting Date: 03/30/2026, 05:56 PM

Job Schedule:

Full time

Locations:
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking a dedicated Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor Oncology, Advanced Practice Provider to join our team. This role will be full‑time day shift from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance are eligible.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in supporting the inpatient gastrointestinal solid tumor program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Working alongside fellowship‑trained medical oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide exceptional inpatient care, collaborate across specialties, and contribute to innovative cancer care programs within the division.

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

• Provide safe and therapeutic inpatient care in a holistic manner, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with solid tumors, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to develop and implement treatment plans, evidence‑based protocols, and best practice standards.
• Conduct patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications (including controlled substances), and perform procedures as credentialed.
• Participate in patient education, family support, and coordination of care in collaboration with the inpatient and multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in quality improvement and best practice initiatives to continuously improve patient care and outcomes.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues, contributing to ongoing professional development and team collaboration.
• Participate in approximately quarterly weekend call duties (phone only, no rounding).

Education
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For Nurse Practitioners:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post‑master's certificate program for nurse practitioners; OR a certificate from an education program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, or the National League for Nursing. For Physician Assistants:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Certification: Basic Life Support upon start.

Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia; DEA licensed or eligible.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in hematology/oncology.
• Prior inpatient experience helpful but not required.
• Comfort with management of solid tumor patients, particularly gastrointestinal cancers.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better – to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.