Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology- Fox Chase Cancer Center

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment research and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center part of the Temple University Health System is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single shared focus regardless of which department theyre in.

Its essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Surgical Oncology
Location: Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia PA) and and satellite locations as needed
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday No call no weekends

Position Summary
Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or CRNP) to join our Surgical Oncology team. This role is ideal for someone interested in delivering high-quality patient-centered care across the surgical oncology continuum from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

The APP will work closely with dedicated surgical oncologists and a proven multidisciplinary team including fellow APPs to provide high-level care to patients with complex oncologic conditions including neuroendocrine tumors gastric cancer melanoma skin cancer GIST sarcoma and colorectal cancer. The position includes a mix of outpatient clinic and perioperative care in both shared and independent settings.

Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting outpatient clinic visits independently and alongside faculty including:
  • New patient consultations
  • Pre-operative evaluations
  • Post-operative follow-ups
  • Long-term surveillance visits
• Supporting perioperative care including coordination of surgical planning and post-operative management
• Performing minor office-based procedures (e.g. wound checks drain removals suture removal)
• Reviewing and interpreting imaging pathology and laboratory results to support clinical decision-making
• Coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions between services
• Educating patients and families on diagnoses treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Participating in tumor boards case discussions and team-based initiatives
• Engaging in quality improvement and professional development opportunities

Schedule & Benefits:

• 5 days/week 40 hours
• No evenings weekends or call
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for continuing education leadership development and clinical growth
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters OR Doctorate degree : Nursing (MSN or DNP)
• Licenses and Certifications
  MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic
  NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant
  OR
  CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner
  RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse Licens)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous oncology or surgical experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based high-acuity environment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate evidence-based care

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUH-Jeanes Campus TUH-Episcopal Campus TUH-Northeastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.