Advanced Practice Provider Full-Time Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Radiation Oncology APP will play a key role in the multidisciplinary management of oncology patients receiving radiation therapy. The APP will work closely with the radiation oncologist to provide clinical assessment, symptom management, survivorship care, patient education, and coordination of care throughout the treatment continuum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations
• Manage patients undergoing radiation therapy and provide ongoing symptom assessment and management
• Evaluate treatment-related toxicities and develop appropriate care plans
• Provide follow-up and survivorship care for oncology patients
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing within scope of practice
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, side effect management, and supportive care needs
• Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists and multidisciplinary oncology team members
• Carefully coordinate care with medical oncology, surgery, primary care, and other specialties as appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
• Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
• Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
• Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Skills

• Prior experience in medical or radiation oncology or complex chronic disease management preferred
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Benefits

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. The pay range may also vary based on specialty if applicable. Salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.