Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 30 days

7 holidays

2 personal days

CME allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Oncology team in a full-time ambulatory role focused on pre- and post-operative care for complex oncologic surgeries. You will work with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and provide patient education.

The position emphasizes pre-op assessments, coordination of care, and longitudinal follow-up, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous experience in oncology preferred.
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-ups in outpatient setting.
• Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely discharges.
• Participate in daily rounds and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.
• Serve as liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams and outpatient services.
• Help optimize care pathways for complex oncologic surgeries.

Skills

Oncology experience

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group offers a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity just minutes from the heart of Washington, D.C. Join a nationally recognized academic health system where your clinical expertise, professional voice, and leadership are valued and celebrated.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Surgical Oncology team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday ambulatory position focused on the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex oncologic surgical procedures. The provider will work closely with patients managing disease processes such as gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), gastroesophageal, and soft tissue malignancies.

As an integral member of the surgical oncology team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient consultative setting, working in close collaboration with nationally respected surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams. This non-operative position is ideal for an APP passionate about complex care coordination, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting
• Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges
• Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
• Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services
• Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies

Qualifications:

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• CPR certification required
• Previous experience in oncology preferred
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

As a MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Provider, you can expect:

• Competitive salary with opportunity to raise your income
• Great mentorship from our established APP and MD/DO peers and administrators
• \"All hands-on deck\" mentality here with comprehensive on-boarding process
• 30 days of PTO, plus 7 holidays, and 2 additional personal days
• CME allowance with 5 CME days outside of PTO
• Variety of health coverage plans, plus dental and vision insurance
• Excellent retirement benefits that include great employer match

MedStar Health is a 501(c)(3) organization and Equal Opportunity employer.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.