Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

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!