Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant

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Specialty

LVTCI is seeking a highly motivated and patient-centered Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our growing Radiation Oncology program.” The Radiation Oncology APC (CRNP or PAC) will work collaboratively with board-certified radiation oncologists, nurses, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer team to provide comprehensive care for patients with cancer across the continuum of treatment.

The APC will participate in both outpatient and inpatient oncology care, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment management, symptom assessment, survivorship care, and coordination of complex cancer treatment plans. This position offers a diverse clinical practice with significant patient interaction and professional growth opportunities.

No routine call, evening, weekend, or holiday coverage is planned for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new Radiation Oncology consultations.
• Evaluate patients referred for consideration of radiation therapy and present findings to supervising physicians.
• Perform follow-up and surveillance visits for patients undergoing or completing radiation treatment.

Assess and Manage Treatment-related Toxicities, Including

• Radiation dermatitis
• Mucositis
• Esophagitis
• Proctitis
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Pain
• Nutritional concerns
• Develop and implement supportive care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding radiation treatment, expected toxicities, and symptom management.
• Monitor laboratory studies and imaging results relevant to oncology care.
• Coordinate referrals to supportive services including nutrition, social work, palliative care, rehabilitation, and specialty consultants.
• Participate in survivorship care planning and long-term follow-up.

Inpatient Clinical Care

Evaluate hospitalized patients requiring Radiation Oncology consultation.

Assist in Assessment of Oncologic Emergencies, Including

• Spinal cord compression
• Brain metastases
• Superior vena cava syndrome
• Tumor-related bleeding

Pain Crises

• Coordinate inpatient radiation treatment planning and transition of care.
• Perform daily patient evaluations as needed during hospitalization.
• Communicate recommendations to hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and medical oncologists.

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care

• Participate in disease-specific tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, and Palliative Care teams.
• Assist with care coordination across multiple treatment modalities.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.

• Qualifications Required
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or CRNP program
• Current Licensure and Certification as appropriate.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
• Preferred
• One or more years of experience in however new graduates will be considered:
• Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Hospital medicine
• Palliative care
• Internal medicine
• Experience managing complex oncology patients.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate and manage oncology patients within scope of practice.
• Knowledge of cancer staging, treatment modalities, and supportive oncology care.
• Familiarity with oncologic emergencies and treatment-related toxicities.
• Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and care coordination abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered cancer care.

About Jefferson Lehigh Regional Cancer Center

LVTCI provides comprehensive cancer care through an integrated multidisciplinary model that combines Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, advanced imaging, supportive care, clinical research, and survivorship services. The program is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care throughout the region.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Allentown - 1240 S Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Department: 1004-09278 Radiation Oncology - CC