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Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Danbury, Connecticut

Hem/oncology (APRN / PA)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120K - $160K

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Job Description

Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) Opening –Danbury, CT

Northwell Health, formerly known as Nuvance Health, has as excellent opportunity for a full-time, employed Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) in Danbury, Connecticut. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule with mostly outpatient coverage. No evenings, weekends, or call.

The ideal candidate will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with previous Hematology/Oncology experience and looking to join a dedicated and collegial team. This position requires a minimum formal education of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant training, State of CT license, and Federal DEA and CT Controlled Substance Registration. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, as well as allowances for CMEs and Dues.

Our long established and busy practice includes seven physicians and four Advanced Practitioners. Our office is based in Praxair Cancer Center within the Danbury Hospital Campus. We offer multidisciplinary cancer care, collaborating with Surgical and Medical Subspecialties, Radiation Oncology, and Palliative Care.

Additionally, we offer Diagnostic Imaging, Cancer Genetics, Radiation Therapy, Cancer Research and Trials and Psychological and Social Support Services. Our employed practice sees a broad spectrum of Hematology/Oncology patients in the office and hospital.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year.

As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine.

Our Medical Group includes 900+ physician and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT.

As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves.

Surrounded by a number of quaint towns with scenic New England landscapes, the area offers a variety of excellent housing and school options. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train and car.

Northwell Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health cares for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond. We have:

  • 28 hospitals and 18,600+ aligned physicians
  • Over 104,000 employees
  • Robust research, academic, and clinical programs
  • A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and physician leadership

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, APP Recruiter, via email stephanie.ramirez@nuvancehealth.org or phone (203)299-7316.

Salary

$120,000/yr.-$160,000/yr. (Commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practitioner will provide hematology and oncology care in both outpatient and hospital settings. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, surgeons, and palliative care specialists to deliver comprehensive cancer treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with previous experience in hematology/oncology. A valid Connecticut license, Federal DEA registration, and Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical collaborationClinical researchPsychological supportMultidisciplinary care

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Oncology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Danbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,546/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Hospitals and Health Care
Danbury, CT
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Professional dues
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Malpractice coverage