Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Department of Medicine, Division of GastroenterologyLocation: Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 40hrs a week
Position Summary Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or CRNP) to join our Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. This role is ideal for someone interested in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the oncology continuum, with a primary focus on GI from diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up. The APP will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterology physicians and fellow APPs at Fox Chase to provide a full array of diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative gastrointestinal services to patients with and without cancer. The position is primarily an outpatient clinic care, with independent clinic settings and an occasional cross coverage for inpatient consults.
Areas of Clinical Focus:• Some general diagnoses including: Constipation, Diarrhea, GERD, Dysphagia, Nausea/vomiting, Abnormal LFTs, Abdominal pain, GI bleeding/anemia evaluation, Pancreatic cyst surveillance, colitis or hepatitis, Malnutrition/weight loss, Biliary obstruction and jaundice
• Treatment of these diagnoses including mix of routine GI conditions, treatment-related complications, and symptom management issues that arise in patients with cancer.
Job Duties Include (but are not limited to) • Conducting outpatient clinic visits independently and alongside faculty, including:
o New patient consultations
o Follow up visits
o Referral for endoscopic procedures, as indicated and needed
• Reviewing and interpreting imaging, pathology, and laboratory results to guide care decisions
• Coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team
• Educating patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and supportive care
• Participating in tumor boards, case discussions, and team-based initiatives
• Engaging in quality improvement and professional development opportunities
Schedule & Benefits • 5 days/week, 40 hours with opportunity to transition to 4, 10 hour days a week
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for continuing education, leadership development, and clinical growth
Preferred Qualifications • Previous medical, surgical, or oncology experience is preferred, but not required
• Strong background in GI disorders preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based, high-acuity environment
• Ability to function effectively in independent clinic setting with collaborative physician.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
Required Qualifications - Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters OR Doctorate degree : Nursing (MSN or DNP) - Licenses and Certifications
MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic
NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant
OR
CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner
• RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they're in.
It's essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
