Advanced Practice Provider (PA) - Hematology Oncology Cary

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Position Summary

UNC Health Cancer Care - Cary is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary Hematology & Oncology team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, working closely with medical oncologists, hematologists, nurse care managers, infusion services, and other oncology support staff. The APP will function as a key member of the oncology care team, providing comprehensive outpatient care for hematology and oncology patients within a team-based care model. The ideal candidate will bring prior clinical experience as an APP and an interest in building long-term relationships with oncology and hematology patients within a supportive community cancer center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage outpatient hematology and oncology patients in a clinic setting.

• Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing disease management for patients receiving cancer treatment.

• Perform pre-infusion evaluations to assess patient readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.

• Manage patients with benign hematology conditions, including simple anemia and iron deficiency anemia.

• Review laboratory results, imaging, treatment plans, and clinical status to support continuity of care.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse care managers, infusion staff, and other members of the oncology team.

• Respond to patient messages, electronic communications, and care coordination needs through Epic In Basket and other communication tools.

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care.

• Participate in limited inpatient consultation support, including patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the attending hematologist/oncologist.

• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives.

Practice Highlights

• Established Hematology & Oncology practice within UNC Health Cancer Care - Cary office.

• Primarily outpatient role with limited inpatient responsibilities.

• Average patient volume of approximately 12 patients per day.

• Dedicated administrative day each week.

• Collaborative team environment with hematologists, oncologists, APPs, nurse care managers, and infusion services.

• Growing team-based care model pairing APPs with physician partners.

• Opportunity to participate in oncology-related research or quality initiatives, including nurse-driven studies, when applicable.

• No after-hours or weekend call currently required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an APP in Hematology/Oncology.

• Experience caring for complex adult patients in primary care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or a related specialty.

• Oncology nursing experience strongly valued, particularly for APP candidates transitioning into oncology practice.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.

Recruiter: Cody Hair, View email address on click.appcast.io

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
? Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider ( PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state of North Carolina.
? Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
? Demonstrated clinical competency.
? Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
? Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
? Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
? Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
? Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Hematology Oncology Cary

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $50.93 - $69.72 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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