Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Alexandria, LA

Job Details:

Occupation: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Hematology/Oncology

Primary Clinic Location: Alexandria, LA

Employment: Full-Time | Mon-Fri

Opportunity: Private Practice, Outpatient

Board Certifications: NP-C

Ideal Candidate: 

• Board-Certified NP
• 1-2 years of NP experience preferred
• Hematology/Oncology experience as RN or NP a plus

Recruitment Package:

• Top-Tier Compensation: Benefit from highly competitive compensation structures including a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Professional Growth & Training: New specialized training and shadowing offered in first 90 days. 
• Continued Medical Education: Enjoy ongoing CME reimbursement to further your education and skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefit package, reviewed annually to stay competitive with the market. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death coverage. Plus, access to discounted perks like gym memberships and ID theft protection.
• Secure Your Future: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive retirement savings options.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Community Care: Make a real difference by caring for patients in their local communities at various locations across central Louisiana.
• Supportive Environment: Join a group of specialized APPs that value clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and quality patient care while prioritizing your professional development and well-being.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our oncology practice in Alexandria, Louisiana, a close-knit community where patient care is deeply personal and meaningful. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact in the lives of patients facing cancer, while working in a supportive, team-centered environment that prioritizes clinical excellence and continuity of care.

As a Nurse Practitioner in our practice, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality oncology care alongside experienced physicians and staff. We understand that oncology is a highly specialized field, which is why we offer a comprehensive 90-day onboarding and training program designed to fully prepare Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for success in this specialty. Whether you're transitioning into oncology or looking to deepen your expertise, our structured training ensures you gain the confidence and clinical knowledge you need to thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful patient relationships, enjoys the challenges and rewards of specialty medicine, and is drawn to practicing in a smaller community where you can truly make a difference. In Alexandria, you'll find the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and personal connection, where your work matters and your patients know your name.

About the Practice and their Mission:

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. For over 50 years, Mary Bird Cancer Center has delivered on our mission of compassion and excellence to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research, and education. The practice offers Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, and Clinical Trials & Research programs.

Alexandria, LA, is a welcoming community at the heart of the state, known for its rich blend of Southern charm, cultural heritage, and small-town warmth. Nestled along the Red River, Alexandria offers a unique mix of history and modern living, with vibrant local festivals, a growing arts scene, and deep-rooted traditions. Whether it’s exploring the Alexandria Zoo, enjoying live music downtown, or gathering for community events, residents take pride in their close-knit neighborhoods and friendly atmosphere. It’s a place where people know their neighbors and newcomers quickly feel at home.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to andie.schilstra@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. For over 50 years, Mary Bird Cancer Center has delivered on our mission of compassion and excellence to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research, and education. The practice offers Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, and Clinical Trials & Research programs.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.