Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham

Description

UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham seeks an Oncology Advanced Practice Provider to join our close-knit team in Eden NC, where small town charm meets big time outdoor adventure! Our team is more than just colleagues; we are a compassionate family committed to providing exceptional patient care. We believe in creating a supportive and warm environment where both our patients and staff feel valued and cared for.

 What We Offer:

• Compassionate Care: Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients with personalized and empathetic care. We offer our community medical and radiation oncology, infusion services (chemotherapy, immunotherapy), oncology navigation and nutrition support, genetic testing, hormone therapy, surgery, clinical trials, laboratory and pharmacy services, patient education, and financial consultations.
• Family-Like Atmosphere: We work closely together, supporting each other professionally and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Potential to collaborate with other Hem/Onc APPs across UNC Cancer Care affiliates. Our compensation and benefit package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, vacation, CME, vacation time, parental leave, malpractice insurance coverage, retirement, and much more to provide an excellent work/life balance.
• Fun and Fulfillment: We believe that having fun is essential to maintaining a positive work environment. We celebrate achievements and enjoy team outings. Practice hours are Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Work 36 patient facing hours and 4 admin hours per week.
• Small Town Charm: Experience the warmth and friendliness of Eden, NC, where you can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, low cost of living, a temperate four-season climate, outdoor adventure along our rivers and trails, historic downtown festivals, golf courses, and much more. Greensboro, NC’s third largest city, with many colleges/universities, nightlife, and fine dining is 25 miles south. Eden is convenient to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Raleigh, Charlotte, and the coast.

Role Responsibilities

• Conducting follow-up visits and surveillance for patients post-cancer treatment or with hematologic conditions.
• Initiating diagnostic and therapeutic interventions during chemotherapy or other treatments, and interpreting lab results.
• Managing acute/episodic visits and side effects and recognizing urgent issues.
• Overseeing some chronic condition management.
• New hematology consults in collaboration with the physician.
• Assisting in developing a new oncology care model to enhance patient outcomes.

UNC Health
UNC is known for its physician-friendly scheduling, nurse triage support, access to advanced specialists, Epic EMR with AI-driven documentation reduction, and a culture centered on a team approach to quality care. UNC Rockingham Health Care, a 108-bed community hospital, joined the UNC system in 2018.

Qualifications

• Must meet criteria for medical staff credentials at UNC Health Rockingham.
• Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) in the state of North Carolina or eligible. Board certification. DEA.
• Professional Experience Requirements: Two years’ experience as an APP experience in oncology or related field preferred.

Contact

Laura Oakes, MHA, CPRP
cell (336) 710-7986, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu 

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Rockingham Medical Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Eden
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.