Palliative Care Oncology Ambulatory Clinic APP

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join its outpatient palliative care team. This clinic-based role focuses on symptom management for patients undergoing active cancer-directed therapy, with a mix of in-person and virtual visits and a collaborative team including three physicians, a CMA, and a nurse.

The ideal candidate is an NP or PA with certification in acute/primary care and NC licensure, able to obtain hospital privileges.

Qualifications

• Board certification in APP discipline
• NC licensure eligibility or active license
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care for patients receiving active cancer-directed therapy
• Evaluate and manage symptoms within palliative care scope
• Conduct both in-person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and care team
• Participate in rotating evening and weekend call coverage (~5–6 times annually)
• Maintain required hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Specialty: Palliative Care – Adult Medical Specialties

Employment Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Setting: Outpatient

Position Overview

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full‑time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join its outpatient Palliative Care team. This position focuses on palliative care and symptom management for patients receiving active cancer‑directed therapy. The role is primarily clinic‑based and includes both in‑person and virtual patient visits. The APP will work within a collaborative palliative care team supported by three physicians, a CMA, and a nurse.

Position Highlights

• Full‑time, 1.0 FTE opportunity
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
• Outpatient, clinic‑based palliative care practice
• Focus on symptom management for patients receiving active cancer‑directed therapy
• Combination of in‑person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborative environment with three physicians, a CMA, and a nurse
• Potential for a virtual component
• Limited rotating night and weekend call, approximately 5–6 times per year
• No procedures required
• Opportunity for RVU incentives

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care for patients receiving active cancer-directed therapy
• Evaluate and manage symptoms within the scope of palliative care practice
• Conduct both in‑person and virtual patient visits
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
• Participate in rotating evening and weekend call coverage approximately 5–6 times annually
• Maintain required hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• Appropriate board certification based on APP discipline
• Eligible for or currently holding North Carolina licensure
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an NP or PA with a strong interest in palliative care and symptom management, particularly supporting patients who are actively receiving cancer-directed therapy.

New Graduate Candidates

New graduates will be considered; however, new graduate candidates must have completed a hospice and palliative care fellowship or have significant hospice/palliative care experience.

Schedule & Call

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Setting: Outpatient
• Call: Yes
• Call Frequency: Approximately 5–6 rotating nights/weekends per year
• Virtual Care: Included as part of the practice model
• Procedures: None required

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for RVU incentives
• Sign‑on bonus availability to be determined