Palliative Care Oncology Ambulatory Clinic APP

Department: WFBMG University Group Practice – WFBMC Main Palliative Care | Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, benefits eligible | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (outpatient clinic) | Pay range: $51.05–$76.60/hour | Specialty: Palliative Care – Adult Medical Specialties

About the role

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join its outpatient Palliative Care team. This position focuses on palliative care and symptom management for patients receiving active cancer-directed therapy. The role is primarily clinic-based and includes both in-person and virtual patient visits. The APP will work within a collaborative palliative care team supported by three physicians, a CMA, and a nurse.

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE opportunity
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
• Outpatient, clinic-based palliative care practice
• Focus on symptom management for patients receiving active cancer-directed therapy
• Combination of in-person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborative environment with three physicians, a CMA, and a nurse
• Potential for a virtual component
• Limited rotating night and weekend call, approximately 5–6 times per year
• No procedures required
• Opportunity for RVU incentives

The APRN-Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Health Care and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN-CNP works independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases through high-quality, cost-effective delivery of care focused on population health. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems by prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments. The APRN-CNP is licensed, board certified, credentialed and/or privileged as an independent practitioner to practice at the full extent of their licensure and within their defined scope of practice. The primary goal of the APRN-CNP is to function in a clinical role to provide comprehensive population based health care services and may serve as a primary care provider and/or consultant for individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care for patients receiving active cancer-directed therapy
• Evaluate and manage symptoms within the scope of palliative care practice
• Conduct both in-person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
• Participate in rotating evening and weekend call coverage approximately 5–6 times annually
• Maintain required hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• Appropriate board certification based on APP discipline
• Eligible for or currently holding North Carolina licensure
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an NP or PA with a strong interest in palliative care and symptom management, particularly supporting patients who are actively receiving cancer-directed therapy. Candidates should be comfortable practicing in an outpatient environment that incorporates both in-person and virtual care and should enjoy collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary palliative care team.

New Graduate Candidates

New graduates will be considered; however, new graduate candidates must have completed a hospice and palliative care fellowship or have significant hospice/palliative care experience.

Schedule & Call

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Setting: Outpatient
• Call: Yes, rotating evening and weekend coverage
• Call Frequency: Approximately 5–6 nights/weekends per year
• Virtual Care: Included as part of the practice model
• Procedures: None required

Pay

Base compensation: $51.05–$76.60 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on teammate's job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Opportunity for RVU incentives. Sign-on bonus availability to be determined.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.