Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Oncology - Atlantic Medical Oncology

Job Description

Atlantic Health is Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Outpatient Hematology and Medical Oncology

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) to support a busy and expanding Outpatient Hematology and Medical Oncology practice located in Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. Our team of hematologists and medical oncologists, as well as additional nurse practitioners and physician assistants, coordinate unified comprehensive care, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, along with supportive care services. This position is full-time with no weekends or call requirement.


The primary role of the APP is to work collaboratively with a robust dynamic group of board-certified cancer specialists. The APP is expected to provide hematology & medical oncology specialty patient care in an outpatient care setting. The APP will also educate patients and families, and work with insurance carriers for peer-to-peer reviews. The ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude and excellent communication skills. Additional responsibilities include:

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds with the physician to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with consulting providers and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Assist in the management of medications, including prophylactic antimicrobial therapy, for patients with malignant hematologic disorders.
• Develop, review, and modify chemotherapy treatment plans in collaboration with the physician, while coordinating closely with pharmacy and nursing teams to ensure safe and timely treatment delivery.
• Coordinate prior authorizations, scheduling, and seamless transitions of care from the inpatient setting to outpatient oncology services.
• Provide comprehensive chemotherapy education and disease-specific counseling to patients and families, including review of treatment plans, laboratory and diagnostic results, expected side effects, and continuity of care following discharge.
• Coordinate and facilitate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, central venous port placement, and other specialty procedures.
• Assist physicians with bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and other procedural responsibilities within the advanced practice provider scope.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds to support collaborative care planning and discharge coordination.
• Coordinate and facilitate procurement of genetic testing kits and ensure appropriate specimen collection and processing.
• Support the multidisciplinary management and coordination of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy throughout the inpatient hospitalization, ensuring continuity of care across the treatment continuum.
• Collaborate with the physician to review laboratory results, assess patient readiness, and clear patients for treatment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
• BLS required
• 2+ years of hematology/medical oncology experience is preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
• CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:


Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey. Our expansive network includes the flagship Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center. It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ. So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship.