APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Radiation Oncology (Outpatient)

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join its Radiation Oncology team.

The APP will provide comprehensive care to individuals diagnosed with cancer, guiding them from initial diagnosis through acute treatment and survivorship. The department offers a structured 2–3 month clinical orientation with mentorship, credentialing, and ongoing education; clinic hours are Monday through Friday with a 4x10 schedule, and the APP may work at CAM

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including history, assessment, orders and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• May bill for services under collaborative practice agreement.
• Educates patients and families on disease management and prevention and quality of life improvement.
• Maintains accuracy of medical records and required reports.
• Leads safety and education initiatives for ITB pump programs and participates in clinical research activities.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

WashU in St. Louis is seeking a passionate and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join its world-class Radiation Oncology team. As an essential member of the multidisciplinary outpatient clinic team, the APP will provide comprehensive care to individuals diagnosed with cancer, guiding them from initial diagnosis through acute treatment and into survivorship.

This role offers a unique opportunity for the APP to immerse themselves in a variety of oncology specialties. While the APP will ultimately support a specific clinical area, they will work alongside other specialties to maximize professional growth.

The department is highly invested in long‑term professional success, the selected candidate will hit the ground running with a structured, intensive 2-to-3-month clinical orientation and competency pipeline. This specialized training builds a deep foundation in radiation oncology knowledge and features hands‑on shadowing opportunities alongside direct mentorship from department experts, all seamlessly integrated into the standard 3-month credentialing process.

Work‑Life Balance: Monday through Friday clinic hours, (NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, OR CALL).

Predictable Workflow: APP daily schedules are thoughtfully structured to accommodate new patients and follow‑up. Weekly schedule is a 4x10 schedule (4 working days, 1 day off per week).

Locations: The main clinic location is at the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM). To support our regional network, the APP may see patients at two or three of our vibrant St. Louis area clinics, which may include North County, West County, South County, and Illinois.

Investing in Talent: The department supports career progression and provides annual continuing education (CME) funding to support ongoing skill development, specialized certifications, and continuous growth.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient‑centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities.
• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program.
• Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations.
• Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence‑based patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

We are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.