Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology Palliative Care

Provider Solutions & Development; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

PSLF eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician associate to join the Oncology Palliative Care team at Providence Oncology and Hematology Care Clinic in Southwest Portland. This outpatient, full-time role offers autonomy with a supportive multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life for patients with cancer.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, manage symptoms, educate patients and families, and coordinate care under the Medical Director's

Qualifications

• NP or PA with 2 years of palliative care experience (APC) required; oncology experience preferred.
• Confident and decisive provider with strong independent practice skills.
• Comfortable exercising clinical judgment autonomously.
• Collaborative team player who values multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Balances autonomy with robust peer and organizational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert symptom management for cancer-related conditions in outpatient setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and side effects.
• Collaborate with Medical Oncologists and team to support patients through complex treatment journeys.
• Assist with communication and care coordination and support families.

Skills

NP/PA credential

Palliative care experience

Autonomous practice

Job description

Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner or physician associate to join the Oncology Palliative Care team at Providence Oncology and Hematology Care Clinic, located on the campus of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. The ideal candidate is a confident, compassionate Advanced Practice Clinician who is comfortable exercising independent clinical judgment, thrives in a patient-centered environment, and values the shared knowledge and partnership of experienced colleagues.

In this specialized outpatient role, you will play an integral part in improving quality of life for patients living with cancer by providing expert symptom management for acute and chronic cancer-related conditions. Working with a high degree of autonomy and under the guidance of the Medical Director, you will help develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate communication and care coordination, and support patients and families through complex treatment journeys.

As a member of an established and supportive oncology program, you will collaborate closely with Medical Oncologists and a multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Patient Navigators, Researchers, Social Workers, Nutritionists, Integrative Medicine specialists, Clinical Pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. This role also includes educating patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and symptom management strategies. At Providence, treating cancer is more than treating disease. It is about supporting patients and families through every stage of their journey.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient position, full-time (1.0 FTE)

• 4,10-hour weekdays; no nights, weekends, or call

• Collaborative, team-based practice within a comprehensive cancer program

Qualifications & Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate (NP or PA)

• Minimum of 2 years of palliative care experience as an APC required; oncology/cancer care experience strongly preferred

• Confident and decisive provider with strong independent practice skills

• Comfortable exercising clinical judgment autonomously

• Collaborative team player who values multidisciplinary partnerships

• Thrives in an environment that balances autonomy with robust peer and organizational support

• Demonstrates commitment to compassionate, evidence-based palliative care for cancer patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with a generous quality incentive program

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

• Relocation assistance available

• Malpractice liability insurance provided by Providence

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Competitive benefits package through a mission-driven, non-profit organization

Where You’ll Work

Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon brings together the leading cancer specialists, clinical and research teams of Providence, including the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute in the Robert W. Franz Cancer Center on the campus of Providence Portland Medical Center, as well as top-rated Oncology clinics in hospitals across the Oregon region. Multidisciplinary, tumor-site-specific teams work together to give patients and their families the best care possible and access to the most promising clinical trials and advanced technology.

Where You’ll Live

In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, "Rip City" offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Providence is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care for all communities we serve.