Radiation Oncology APP Opportunity in Illinois

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Cancer Institute in Urbana, Illinois, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Radiation Oncology Division as a 1.0 FTE position. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering inpatient and outpatient cancer care, collaborating with medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists.

The role emphasizes participation in tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics, with mentorship from experienced radiation oncologists.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program.
• Active license in State of IL and Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• Experience in oncology is a plus but not required; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and care planning for inpatient cases in need of radiation oncology consultations.
• Coordination of care for patients receiving radiation therapy, concurrent chemotherapy, and brachytherapy.
• Management of treatment symptoms for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• Conduction of outpatient follow‑up care for a subset of patients completing radiation therapy.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree (PA or APRN)

Job description

Carle Cancer Institute is looking to add a 1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to its Radiation Oncology Division in Urbana, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

In this role, you will get the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to advancing cancer treatment in Central Illinois. The APP will be fully integrated within the institute, equipped with best practices in the delivery of high-quality care with the opportunity to collaborate with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists in providing inpatient as well as outpatient care for patients. This position offers the opportunity to enhance oncology expertise and become an integral member of disease‑specific tumor boards, with active participation in case presentations and multidisciplinary clinics. The Carle Cancer Institute and inter‑connected Carle Foundation Hospital are conveniently located on the same campus in Urbana, Illinois and dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients. This role will not result in exposure to radiation from external beam therapy as Carle utilizes advanced technology to safely deliver treatment.

Collaboration

Mentorship, education, and supervision will be provided by experienced radiation oncologists. You will work in multi‑disciplinary approach with medical oncologists, surgeons, genetics, nursing and other specialized services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and care planning for inpatient cases in need of radiation oncology consultations
• Coordination of care for patients receiving radiation therapy, concurrent chemotherapy, and brachytherapy
• Management of treatment symptoms for patients undergoing radiation therapy
• Conduction of outpatient follow‑up care for a subset of patients completing radiation therapy

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, no work on weekends and major US holidays. No evening or weekend on‑call.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program
• Active license in State of IL and Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire
• Experience in oncology is a plus but not required and new graduates eager to learn the practice of Radiation Oncology are encouraged to apply

About Carle Health

Carle Health System is a stable, vertically integrated healthcare system with more than 17,000 employees across several hospitals, serving a population of approximately 2.5 million people. Carle Cancer Institute is home to the Mills Breast Cancer Institute, which provides state‑of‑the‑art multidisciplinary breast cancer care, and the Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute. The institute holds National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as part of the National Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) and has received federally funded cancer research support through the NCORP grant since 1983, with more than 100 open clinical trials. Carle is at the forefront of technological advances in medicine through its collaboration with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first fully accredited engineering‑based medical school, advancing integration of AI, data science, and global health innovation.

Champaign‑Urbana is a vibrant and cosmopolitan college community of 150,000 residents, offering diverse international cuisine, world‑class performing arts at the Krannert Center, and one of the few university‑operated airports in the country. Chicago, Indianapolis, and St.Louis are all within easy driving distance.

About Our Community

Champaign‑Urbana has been defined as a micro‑urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St.Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $60.72 - $78.94/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.