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

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

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

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

• 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 (research coordinators, social workers, lymphedema therapists, dieticians, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists).
• Perform and document history & physical exams, and analyze clinical data to form well‑developed differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies, adjusting the plan of care based on ongoing objective and subjective data collection.
• Identify appropriate subspecialist consultation.
• Effectively communicate plans of care with patients, families, nurses, and other stakeholders; navigate complex psychosocial dynamics.
• Participate in and evaluate quality initiatives to benefit quality of care and patient safety.
• Engage in process improvement and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence‑based practice.
• Lead other care team members in a dynamic environment.

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• License or license‑eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
• Must 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, specific to position.
• Prior oncology experience a plus. OCN or AOCNP certification a plus.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching overhead, repetitive motion of computer keyboard. Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50‑100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

• 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 starting base rate for this role is $116,123 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.