Advanced Practice Provider, Surgical Oncology

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) in Surgical Oncology in Georgia. The role collaborates with surgeons to deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cancer care, overseeing patient assessment, care coordination, and perioperative support.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited NP/PA program, Georgia licensure, and required certifications (BLS/ACLS). The position emphasizes documentation, education, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and eligible for practice in the state of Georgia.
• For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP board certification.
• For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification (PANCE).
• Current Georgia licensure as NP or PA.
• Maintains CME hours and ongoing certification requirements.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required; AHA certification to be obtained within 30 days if not through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient clinical support and serve as the primary liaison between patients, providers, and the care team.
• Assess, coordinate, and manage patient care plans with surgeons and physicians.
• Enter and manage EMR orders including medications, admissions, labs, imaging, and IV therapies.
• Complete timely documentation including H&Ps, consults, follow-ups, and informed consents.
• Support care coordination and improve patient flow across teams.
• Maintain licensure and participate in ongoing education and department initiatives.
• Support department goals through leadership and policy development.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient communication

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Inpatient/outpatient care

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Georgia licensure (NP/PA)

NP board certification (ANCC/AANP)

PA national cert (PANCE/NCCPA)

CME requirements

BLS/CPR and ACLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider, Surgical Oncology

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

Your qualifications should include:

• 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.