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Join our esteemed healthcare team in Harrisburg as an Oncology Advanced Practice Provider. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients battling cancer. You will work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing **Life Changing Medicine**. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment support both professional growth and exceptional patient care. Harrisburg provides a vibrant community setting with a balance of professional and personal Can You Bring to UPMCDeliver expert oncology care utilizing your clinical skills and compassionate approach to patient effectively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and support UPMCs mission of excellence in strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered Can UPMC Do for YouCompetitive compensation package with comprehensive medical dental and vision for career advancement and professional PTO and wellness programs to support work-life to a robust retirement plan and other employee :Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).Experience in oncology preferred with a strong commitment to patient care and to practice in Pennsylvania is of an accredited school for nursing or physician assistantUPMC Central PA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that will work cooperatively with physicians other PAs/NPs RNs and other allied health personnel in the Department of Hematology/Oncology. This position will provide inpatient hematology/oncology consultation in the Harrisburg area within our 3 local hospitals. CRNPs are expected to have an acute care certification or advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner certification (AOCP) within 3 years of hire. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with oncologists and giving consultation direction to various allied health staff. Tasks may includes a comprehensive assessment ordering conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests formulating a diagnostic impression developing and implementing a treatment plan monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies and offering counseling and education to meet patient needs. Background in hematology/oncology is desired but not required. Other Qualifications: Hematology and Oncology experience preferred but not required. Orientation period to oncology will be provided. Two to five years of clinical experience in primary care or acute care is desired. Clinical leadership and professional flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs. Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. Excellent verbal written and oral communication skills. Strong computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) preferred. License or Certification: For Nurse Practitioner: Current PA RN license Advanced Practice Certificate and Prescribing and Dispensing Certificate in Pennsylvania. Certification as nurse practitioner by an approved certifying organization. Maintains DEA certificate and prescribing and dispensing privileges in PA. Basic Life Support (BLS)UPMCs Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.