Advance Practice Provider, Medical Oncology - Fox Chase Cancer Center
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Medical OncologyLocation: Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia, PA) and satellite locations as neededSchedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 40 hrs a weekPosition SummaryFox Chase Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or CRNP) to join our Medical Oncology team. This role is ideal for a motivated clinician interested in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered oncology care across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through active treatment, survivorship, and supportive care.The APP will work collaboratively with medical oncologists, fellow APPs, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to manage patients with complex oncologic diagnoses. The position includes a combination of independent and shared outpatient clinic care, symptom management, treatment monitoring, survivorship care, and coordination across the continuum of oncology services.APPs in Medical Oncology practice at the top of their license and play an integral role in improving patient access, continuity, and quality of care.Areas of Clinical FocusDepending on disease site assignment, areas of focus may include:Breast Oncology- primary disease siteGastrointestinal OncologyGenitourinary OncologyThoracic OncologyHead & Neck OncologyHematologic MalignanciesMelanoma and Skin CancerSarcomaNeuroendocrine TumorsSurvivorship and Supportive OncologyJob Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)Conducting outpatient clinic visits independently and alongside faculty, including:New patient consultationsTreatment follow-up visitsToxicity and symptom management visitsSurvivorship and surveillance visitsUrgent/sick visits as neededManaging patients receiving systemic therapies including:ChemotherapyImmunotherapyTargeted therapiesHormonal therapiesSupportive oncology treatmentsReviewing and interpreting laboratory studies, imaging, molecular testing, and pathology results to guide treatment planning and supportive care decisionsManaging treatment-related toxicities and coordinating supportive care interventionsCollaborating with infusion services, pharmacy, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, social work, nutrition, and nurse navigation teamsEducating patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and goals of careParticipating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, case conferences, and department initiativesAssisting with care coordination, transitions of care, survivorship planning, and clinical pathway adherenceSupporting quality improvement, clinical operations, patient access initiatives, and professional development activitiesSchedule & Benefits5 days/week, 40 hoursPrimarily outpatient practiceInpatient hematology/oncology coverage 1-2 days per monthCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for continuing education, leadership development, research, and clinical growthPreferred QualificationsPrevious oncology, hematology, internal medicine, or advanced practice experience preferred but not requiredStrong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient populationsExcellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsAbility to function effectively in both independent and team-based clinical environmentsCommitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered oncology careRequired QualificationsEducation Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters OR Doctorate degree : Nursing (MSN or DNP) Licenses and Certifications MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant OR CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse PractitionerRN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License