Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP) Medical Oncology- Head and Neck

Join a highly specialized oncology team where your expertise directly impacts patients facing some of the most complex cancer diagnoses. This role offers a rare opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a focused, multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology program while benefiting from a highly supportive, team-based model.

In this full-time ambulatory oncology position, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated physician partner to deliver longitudinal, patient-centered cancer care. With a consistent Monday through Friday schedule and no call responsibilities, this position offers both professional depth and sustainable work-life balance while contributing to a mission-driven academic health system.

The Role

This is a 100% outpatient, clinic-based oncology role within a highly collaborative Head and Neck cancer program. You will function as a key clinical partner to the attending oncologist, delivering care across the cancer continuum with increasing independence as you onboard into the specialty.

In an average day, you will:

• Provide direct patient care in a parallel clinic model, managing your own schedule of oncology patients while collaborating closely with the attending physician
• Evaluate and manage patients actively undergoing cancer treatment, including symptom management, treatment monitoring, and acute visits
• Deliver longitudinal follow-up care, including survivorship visits and post-treatment monitoring
• Participate in a multidisciplinary care model alongside surgery, radiation oncology, nutrition, speech pathology, and interventional radiology
• Engage in a weekly tumor board, contributing to complex case discussions and care planning
• Manage a daily volume of approximately 8-12 patients, balancing acuity and continuity of care
• Build expertise in a high-acuity, high-impact oncology subspecialty, supported by a structured onboarding experience
• Practice with increasing autonomy, supported by a consistent physician partner and team-based environment

This role is particularly well-suited for APPs with oncology experience or those with a strong foundation in oncology nursing who are eager to transition into a specialized NP or PA role.

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:

Clinical

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
• Provides health education to patients
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
• Provides education to learners in the clinical space
• Mentors new team members

Administration

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

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.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health represents the integration of academic excellence, clinical innovation, and compassionate care, making it an ideal environment for APPs seeking meaningful, specialized practice.

• Academic Medical Center Excellence: Practice within a nationally recognized academic health system committed to advancing cancer care through research, education, and evidence-based practice
• Highly Specialized Oncology Exposure: Head and Neck Oncology offers deep clinical complexity and multidisciplinary engagement, providing an intellectually rewarding practice environment
• Team-Based Care Model: Work within a collaborative structure where APPs are valued clinical partners and encouraged to grow into autonomous providers
• Structured Growth and Onboarding: Benefit from a supportive onboarding model with direct physician mentorship, allowing you to build confidence in a complex subspecialty
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with no call and no inpatient responsibilities, supporting long-term career sustainability
• Professional Development: Engage in tumor boards, interdisciplinary care planning, and continuous learning within a leading academic setting
• Impactful Patient Relationships: Participate in longitudinal cancer care, forming meaningful connections with patients throughout their treatment journey

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Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a unique blend of vibrant culture, natural beauty, and community-centered living. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, vineyards, and outdoor recreation while maintaining the charm of a historic college town. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, arts and music culture, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. For healthcare professionals, it delivers the rare combination of career fulfillment and high quality of life, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a home.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. 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, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.