Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

UVM Medical Center

Burlington, Vermont

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Cancer, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Consulting, Health Plan, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemedicine
LOCATION
Burlington, Vermont
POSTED
30+ days ago
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Radiation Therapy

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day-8-10Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $64.00 Mid $75.87 Max $87.73

Recruiter: Arianna Biondo

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

  • 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

Schedule

  • 1.0 FTE, full-time (40 hours per week)

  • Day shift, typically 8–10 hour days

  • No weekends and no call

Candidate Requirements & Experience

Required

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

  • Eligible for Vermont licensure

  • Ability to obtain New York licensure (required for telemedicine)

Preferred

  • Prior oncology experience as an APP or RN

Why Join UVMMC?

  • 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

Education

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)

Physician Assistant (PA)

  • 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)

If you’re seeking a role where you can contribute meaningfully to radiation oncology care within a highly collaborative, physician‑supported team, we welcome your application!

This is a bargaining union position.

About the Company

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UVM Medical Center