Advanced Practice Provider, Surgical Oncology

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope's Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) role involves collaborative work with surgeons and physicians to deliver inpatient and outpatient surgical oncology care at the Georgia site. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, and perioperative support within high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited NP/PA program, licensed in Georgia, with current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and eligible for practice in Georgia.
• Current Georgia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications; AHA certification must be obtained within 30 days if not through AHA.
• Maintains required CME hours and ongoing certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, and manage patient care plans in collaboration with surgeons, consulting physicians, and clinical stakeholders.
• Enter and manage EMR orders including medications, admissions, laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and IV therapies.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including histories and physicals, consults, and follow-up visits.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical oncology care and support perioperative and cancer surveillance care.
• Facilitate patient flow, enhance communication across care teams, and support overall care coordination.
• Maintain licensure and certifications while participating in ongoing education and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About City Of Hope,

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

About City Of Hope,

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) works collaboratively with surgeons and physicians to deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical oncology care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, ordering and managing treatments, performing procedures, documenting clinical encounters, providing patient education, and supporting perioperative and cancer surveillance care while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work Monday-Friday 8a-5p with occasional call requirement. Provide inpatient clinical support and serve as the primary liaison between patients, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Assess, coordinate, and manage patient care plans in collaboration with surgeons, consulting physicians, and clinical stakeholders.
• Enter and manage EMR orders including medications, admissions, laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and IV therapies in accordance with hospital and state guidelines.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including histories and physicals (H&Ps), consults, follow-up visits, patient education, and informed consents.
• Facilitate patient flow, enhance communication across care teams, and support overall care coordination.
• Maintain required licensure and certifications while participating in ongoing education, training, and departmental initiatives.
• Support departmental goals through leadership, policy development, quality improvement efforts, and other duties as delegated by the supervising physician.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and eligible for practice in the state of Georgia.
• For Nurse Practitioners: National Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• For Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) through NCCPA.
• Current Georgia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Maintains required Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours and ongoing certification requirements as mandated by the applicable professional organization and licensing board.
• Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required. If certification is not through the American Heart Association (AHA), AHA certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.