Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Overview

Community Health Partners is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Radiation Oncology team. In this role, the APP will work closely with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to patients throughout their cancer treatment and recovery. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, monitoring treatment response and side effects, coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals, and developing follow-up and survivorship care plans. The APP will support continuity of care across the Radiation Oncology program, identify concerns requiring physician evaluation, and help improve patient access to timely follow-up visits and consultations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Areas of Support

Follow-Up and Survivorship Care

• Conduct follow-up visits for patients who have completed radiation therapy in collaboration with the treating radiation oncologist.
• Monitor treatment response, assess for acute and late radiation-related side effects, and coordinate symptom management.
• Develop and communicate follow-up care plans, including patient education and recommendations for ongoing surveillance.

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Perform clinical assessments and manage treatment-related symptoms within the APP’s scope of practice.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, and supportive care interventions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and coordinate timely physician consultation or referral as needed.

Care Coordination and Teamwork

• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialty providers and supportive care services.
• Ensure timely communication regarding test results, care plans, and changes in patient status.

Documentation and Professional Responsibilities

• Document patient encounters, assessments, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Accountabilities

1. Deliver a high standard of medical care to individuals in the community.

2. Work alongside staff members as a part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team.

3. Develop and deliver a model of care that supports the wellness of our patients and staff.

4. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.

5. Effectively communicate treatment plans with patients, family members, and other medical staff members.

6. Assist and advise staff members on challenging cases, as needed.

7. Refer patients to specialists or other practices, as appropriate.

8. Maintain immaculate documentation of all procedures and practices.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

 The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools – the University of California, San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2024, Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provide our patients with access to over 2,500 physicians. Our medical foundation, Community Health Partners, includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations, serving Valley families at every stage of life.  Our health plan, Community Care Health, is one of the Valley’s largest HMO plans —providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acute-care hospitals – Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center – as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
• Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional

Licenses and Certifications:

If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is required

• NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required
• NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required

If Qualifying as a PA, the following is required: 

• A current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• California Physician Assistant license

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Compensation: 135000 to 185000 (USD)