What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team, supporting both our Burlington (UVMMC) and Berlin (CVMC) locations. This is a newly approved position created to support clinical growth and enhance continuity of care across sites.
This role offers a strong blend of inpatient and outpatient follow-up care, meaningful physician collaboration, and the opportunity to work with a highly experienced, supportive oncology team.
What You’ll Do
Candidate Requirements & Experience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
This role offers a strong blend of inpatient and outpatient follow-up care, meaningful physician collaboration, and the opportunity to work with a highly experienced, supportive oncology team.
What You’ll Do
- Provide independent follow-up care for adult radiation oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Support new outpatient consultations, including palliative radiation oncology consults, in collaboration with Radiation Oncology physicians
- Participate in coordinated cancer care through participation in tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics
- Collaborate closely with physicians to develop and carry out patient care plans
- Communicate effectively with clinic staff and scheduling teams to ensure smooth care coordination
- Contribute to continuity of care across UVMMC and CVMC sites
- 1.0 FTE, full-time (40 hours per week)
- Day shift, typically 8–10 hour days
- No weekends and no call
Candidate Requirements & Experience
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Eligible for Vermont licensure
- Ability to obtain New York licensure (required for telemedicine)
- Prior oncology experience as an APP or RN
- No nights, weekends, or call
- Built-in administrative time
- Strong physician collaboration and mentorship
- Exposure to complex oncology care in a supportive environment
- Opportunity to help shape APP practice at CVMC
- Balanced mix of independence and teamwork
- Stable, well-supported team with an academic and multidisciplinary focus
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency
- Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing
- RNFA certification strongly recommended
- DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC‑PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- DEA registration (or eligibility)