Gastroenterology NP or PA, Scottsdale, AZ

 

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Radiation Oncology

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), to join our multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team. This role is integral to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the continuum of radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy.

The APP will work collaboratively with radiation oncologists, physicians, nurses, radiation therapists, and theranostics team, and other healthcare professionals while maintaining the ability to assess, manage, and coordinate patient care. This position will have a strong focus on clinical assessment, treatment management, survivorship, symptom management, and theranostics care coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Radiation Oncology Care

• Independently perform comprehensive patient assessments, including treatment-related evaluations, follow-up visits, and ongoing symptom management.
• Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy in collaboration with the radiation oncology team.
• Help manage care for prescribed radiation treatments, including CyberKnife, TrueBeam, Ethos, HDR brachytherapy, theranostics and other radiation therapy modalities as applicable.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic treatment-related side effects, complications, and patient concerns using established clinical protocols.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients and families throughout the radiation oncology treatment journey, including treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, expected side effects, supportive care, and follow-up recommendations.
• Triage and manage patient symptoms and concerns, making autonomous clinical decisions within established scope of practice and protocols.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences, tumor boards and collaborate with referring providers and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assist with clinical documentation, treatment-related orders, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up planning.
• Support clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Arizona license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current national certification as applicable to PA or NP practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience in Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or other complex patient care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to manage complex patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Experience with oncology treatment-related symptom management and survivorship care preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Outpatient Radiation Oncology and Theranostics environment.
• Regular business hours with occasional schedule flexibility based on patient and operational needs.
• Strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary care and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to participate in the growth and development of a comprehensive Radiation Oncology and Theranostics program.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Eligibility for applicable incentive programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and continuing education support.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in Radiation Oncology and Theranostics.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in the delivery and expansion of advanced cancer care. The APP will work at the intersection of Radiation Oncology and Theranostics, helping guide patients through complex treatments while contributing to the development of innovative, coordinated care models. The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically strong, collaborative, and excited about the future of precision oncology and radiopharmaceutical therapies.

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