Benign Hem - Specialty Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Support

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, Virginia. This role includes providing high-quality, evidence-based care for hematology patients, educating them on their treatment and engaging in clinical research.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in advanced clinical practice or similar qualifications and be licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Virginia. Inova provides a supportive environment with various benefits including competitive compensation and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s in advanced clinical practice or equivalent for nurse practitioners.
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
• BLS certification and able to complete payer credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to hematology patients.
• Prescribe medications and educate patients on their treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Clinical judgment

Patient management

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master’s in advanced clinical practice

Physician Assistant certified

Job description

Cancer. Care. We Do Both.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state‑of‑the‑art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched, logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counseling, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest discoveries, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence‑based care to hematology patients under the supervision of a physician, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment in accordance with Virginia Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant licensure regulations and established Scope of Practice protocols.
• Perform high‑quality clinical evaluations and patient management activities while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and preventive care strategies.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and other activities that support advancement of patient care.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient‑centered care.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect across all disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilize evidence‑based standards, clinical guidelines, and best practices to ensure safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective care delivery.
• Analyze and incorporate clinical data, outcomes, and performance metrics to support continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to colleagues, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance and professional development.
• Demonstrate leadership through effective decision‑making, problem‑solving, and participation in departmental and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing education, certification, and lifelong learning activities.

Featured Benefits

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities.
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program with opportunities for Sign‑On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater.
• CME Support: Up to $1,800 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market‑competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and productivity‑based RVU compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign‑On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s in advanced clinical Practice or graduate of a post‑master's certificate program for nurse practitioners, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a “Practice Agreement” signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written “Scope of Practice/Protocol” signed by the supervising physician, AND “Drug Enforcement Administration License” (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third‑party payors and ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, ideally with either prior hematology/oncology or internal medicine experience.