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Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

We’re glad you are thinking about joining us.

Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Oncology team in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Grand Itasca is a non-profit, integrated clinic and hospital committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and provide meaningful care to patients throughout their cancer journey.

About the Position

  • Position: Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (72 hours per pay period)
  • Work Schedule: Days
  • Department: Medical Staff – Oncology
  • Location: Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN

Job Summary

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient care to oncology and hematology patients in collaboration with our Oncology physician and multidisciplinary care team.

The APP will care for patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship while supporting the continued delivery and development of oncology and infusion services at Grand Itasca.

Here’s What You’ll Do When You Join Us

  • Evaluate, diagnose and manage oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient setting.
  • Provide ongoing care throughout treatment, follow-up and survivorship.
  • Review laboratory and diagnostic results and develop appropriate plans of care.
  • Assess and manage treatment-related symptoms, side effects and complications.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment and symptom management.
  • Collaborate with Oncology physicians, nursing, pharmacy, Infusion Center staff and other members of the care team.
  • Provide clinical leadership and support within the Infusion Center.
  • Facilitate Grand Itasca’s cancer survivorship program.
  • Coordinate referrals and collaborate with primary and specialty care providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in oncology program development, patient education and quality-improvement initiatives.
  • If you have these qualifications, we’d love to chat:

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current or eligible for Minnesota licensure.
  • Current applicable national certification.
  • DEA registration or eligibility to obtain, as applicable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Grand Itasca.
  • Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
  • Strong clinical, communication and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two or more years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred.
  • Oncology and/or hematology experience or training preferred.

About Grand Itasca

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is a non-profit, integrated clinic and hospital serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding northern Minnesota communities. As part of Fairview Health Services, Grand Itasca provides comprehensive primary and specialty care with a focus on quality, access and value.

Located in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods, Grand Rapids offers year-round outdoor recreation, a welcoming community and an excellent quality of life. Grand Rapids is approximately 90 minutes from Duluth and three hours from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: granditasca.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.

Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient care to oncology and hematology patients throughout their diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. They also facilitate the cancer survivorship program and provide clinical leadership within the Infusion Center.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with current or eligible Minnesota licensure and national certification. Two or more years of experience in oncology or hematology is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningCare coordinationSurvivorship program managementElectronic health recordsCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Fairview Health Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (PA) — ranked against 79 active Oncology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Oncology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 79 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Median resident rent
$1,090/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Fairview Health Services

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
PTO
Short-term disability bank
Retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Early access to earned wages