Physician Assistant-Surgical

CharterCARE of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Benefits package (401k, dental, vision

Paid time off & sick leave

Onboarding & clinical infrastructure

Job summary

CharterCARE Health Partners in Providence, RI invites a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Surgical Oncology program at Roger Williams Medical Center. The role offers broad breast cancer care with outpatient, perioperative, and intraoperative duties in a collaborative team.

You will work with fellowship-trained oncologists, participate in tumor boards, help develop a high‑risk breast clinic (genetic testing/risk assessment), and enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend

Qualifications

• Oncology or surgery experience is highly beneficial
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Board certified and eligible for Rhode Island licensure
• DEA/Controlled Substance license (or eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to surgical oncology patients including breast cancer care
• Participate in outpatient clinic, perioperative care, and intraoperative assistance
• Develop independent clinic over time with graduated autonomy
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and planning
• Assist in high‑risk breast clinic with genetic testing coordination
• Collaborate with surgical, medical, radiation oncology, radiology, genetics, social work and nursing
• Support patient education, care coordination, and longitudinal follow‑up

Skills

Oncology experience

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Physician Assistant‑Surgical

CharterCARE of Rhode Island Providence, Rhode Island, United States

About this position

Advanced Practice Clinician (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) – Surgical Oncology Providence, RI 02908

COME GROW WITH US:

CharterCARE Health Partners (CCHP), a community healthcare system located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, is anchored by two prominent hospitals: Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.

We are currently seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Surgical Oncology team at Roger Williams Medical Center. This position offers broad-based surgical oncology experience, with an additional focus on breast health and breast cancer care.

This is a highly collaborative role working closely with fellowship-trained surgical oncologists within a multidisciplinary cancer program. The position includes a mix of outpatient care, perioperative management, and operative/intraoperative experience, with the opportunity to assist in the operating room.

You will be joining an established team that includes multiple Advanced Practice Clinicians, providing a strong collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

This is a full‑time, hospital‑employed position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekend or night call, supporting excellent work‑life balance.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate APC who is passionate about oncology and committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Provide comprehensive care to patients across surgical oncology, including breast cancer care
• Participate in outpatient clinic, perioperative care, and operative/intraoperative assistance
• Engage in a model of graduated autonomy, with the opportunity to develop an independent clinic over time
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborative treatment planning
• Assist in the development and management of a high‑risk breast clinic, including coordination of genetic testing and risk assessment
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, genetics, social work and nursing.
• Support patient education, care coordination, and longitudinal follow‑up across the cancer continuum

OUR PROGRAM VISION:

Our Surgical Oncology and Breast Health Program is built on a multidisciplinary approach to care, with close collaboration between surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology across the full continuum of a patient’s cancer journey.

In addition to clinical excellence, we are actively developing an integrative and holistic program that supports the whole patient. This includes collaboration with nutrition services, physical therapy, lymphedema therapy, mental wellness resources, wound care, and social support services, as well as participation in cancer support programs and survivorship initiatives.

The APC will play a key role in helping to grow and shape this program.

ABOUT CHARTERCARE:

As a member of the CharterCARE Health Partners integrated regional network, we provide seamless access to a wide range of specialists and services, including cancer care, surgical services, rehabilitation, and home care.

Roger Williams Medical Center is a well‑respected leader in academic research, with strong teaching affiliations and a commitment to clinical excellence.

CHARTERCARE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Highly competitive salary with additional financial incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick time
• Supportive onboarding and clinical infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Board certified and eligible for Rhode Island licensure
• DEA/Controlled Substance license (or eligibility)
• Experience in oncology or surgery is highly beneficial

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE AND WORK:

Rhode Island offers the perfect balance of coastal living, vibrant city life, and family‑friendly communities. With easy access to Boston, New York City, and New England’s top destinations, Providence is an ideal place to live and work.