Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Cancer Genetics and Prevention

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2 months ago

Boston, Massachusetts$108K - $283KFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call

Practice Authority in Massachusetts

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Cancer Genetics and Prevention in United States. In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment and/or conditions.

Key Responsibilities

provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote.

conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we.

Requirements

OCN, AOCN, CPON, BMTCN, CPHON Terms and Conditions of employment for Nurse Practitioners at Dana

$283K based on years of relevant experience For union nursing positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) NP Steps 1

21 Nurse Practitioner $125K

$283K per year based on a 40 hour/week position At Dana

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $108K - $283K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Cancer Genetics and Prevention.

Key Skills

Outpatient Care ManagementAcute Problem ManagementChronic Problem ManagementPatient EducationFamily EducationEmotional SupportPrescriptive AuthorityControlled Substances ManagementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationCritical ThinkingResearch PrinciplesLeadershipQuality ImprovementOncology NursingPharmacotherapeuticsDEA Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Cancer Genetics and Prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Oncology position at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $109k to $283k annually.

This is approximately 48% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($109k–$283k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Outpatient Care Management, Acute Problem Management, Chronic Problem Management, Patient Education, Family Education, Emotional Support, Prescriptive Authority, Controlled Substances Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care in collaboration with a physician, addressing acute and chronic problems related to cancer disease and treatment, while providing anticipatory guidance and patient/family support. This role involves being a key member of an interdisciplinary team, requiring...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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