NP/PA - Surgical Oncology - Grand Rapids, MI

Requisition #: req12519 | Full-time (1.0 FTE) | On-call and weekend requirements may apply.

About the Organization

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is an integrated healthcare system serving more than 250,000 patients annually across West Michigan and beyond. The system includes a 208-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, as well as growing neighborhood outpatient centers and community clinics. Specialty services include cancer treatment, heart and vascular care, neurology, pulmonology, and more, supported by over 500 physicians.

Located in beautiful West Michigan, the organization is affiliated with the University of Michigan and is approximately 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and 35 minutes from Lake Michigan. The area features affordable housing, supportive communities, and highly ranked public and private schools.

About the Role

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a full-time Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join an expanding, multidisciplinary cancer care team. This role offers opportunities for collaboration with physicians and other APPs, access to clinical trials, and involvement in program development within a leading healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and other advanced practice providers, to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging therapies and clinical trial opportunities.
• Participate in tumor board meetings and provide expert consultation to other healthcare providers.
• Engage in program collaboration, mentorship, and research opportunities through Michigan Medicine and University of Michigan Health systems.

Qualifications

• High-caliber, quality-focused, and innovative providers with experience in surgical oncology or related fields.
• Experience working with culturally diverse patient populations is preferred.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali, or Bosnian is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Full benefits package.
• Generous CME (Continuing Medical Education) allowance and paid time off.
• Access to EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

About the Community

The role is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a vibrant and growing city known for its affordability, safety, and high quality of life. Community features include:

• Ranked as the safest city in Michigan (WalletHub).
• Michigan’s second-largest city with a population of 1.4 million.
• Ranked #1 Best Place to Raise a Family in the U.S. (Rocket Homes) and #11 Most Affordable Place to Live (U.S. News & World Report).
• Ranked #16 Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report).
• Top 20 U.S. Foodie City.
• Within 25 miles of Lake Michigan’s shoreline and many beach towns.
• Home to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, the second-largest airport in Michigan.
• Headquarters of national and multinational companies, including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, Alticor (Amway), Wolverine Worldwide, Meijer, and Zondervan.
• Highly ranked public and private schools.

About the Cancer Network of West Michigan

The Cancer Network of West Michigan is a joint venture between University of Michigan Health-Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Health-West, and Trinity Health. It leverages the combined resources of these systems to provide comprehensive cancer care across three West Michigan campuses: University of Michigan Health-West (Wyoming, MI), Trinity Health Saint Mary’s (Grand Rapids, MI), and Trinity Health Mercy Muskegon (Muskegon, MI). The network offers access to top clinical trials through the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, an NCI-designated cancer center.