Advanced Practice - Oncology Opening in Burlington, MA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Oncology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
NP/PA Oncology opening near Boston
Located in Burlington, MA - Boston 20m
Full-time, permanent position
Seeking BC/BE
The Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an exciting opportunity to provide direct care and patient education as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a teaching environment. Practice locations include Burlington and Peabody.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the attending physician and within the established practice guidelines, the PA/NP will perform a variety of duties in the evaluation, treatment plan and care, diagnosis and follow-up of assigned patients in the Oncology outpatient clinic.
- The PA/NP in conjunction with the supervising physician is responsible for admissions, coordination and symptom management of chemotherapy or biotherapy patients, history and physicals, obtaining patient consents, providing daily care including ordering chemotherapy, referring to other specialties and responding to patients and families.
- The PA/NP is expected to develop knowledge of the solid tumor malignancies, of the disease processes, and of the treatment and management modalities across the cancer care continuum.
- As an integral member of the team, the PA/NP must be able to successfully collaborate with other disciplines including but not limited to other internal or external medical or surgical specialties, social work, nursing, palliative care, psychiatry, pharmacy, research and nutrition.
- The PA/NP will also become familiar with common complications experienced by oncology patients and gain expertise regarding appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
Facility Details:
- Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
- Support Staff: Advanced Practitioners & Hospital Medicine co-management team
- EMR System: Epic
- Affiliations: Boston University School of Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine
- Facility Type: 337-bed tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinic
Burlington, MA, with a population of around 25,000, is a thriving suburb located just north of Boston. Known for its excellent schools, strong local economy, and convenient amenities, Burlington offers a high quality of life for its residents. The town is home to a variety of parks, shopping centers, and restaurants, making it a great place to live and work. Burlington is well-connected to major cities, with Boston only 12 miles to the south, providing easy access to the city s cultural and professional opportunities. Its proximity to Cambridge, home to world-renowned universities and tech hubs, further adds to its appeal, offering a perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban convenience.