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Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

University of Vermont Health
locationBurlington, VT, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/20/2026
Full Time

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!

Fields of study

  • Oncology