NP or PA- Amb MGB Cancer Institute- MGH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Join a supportive and growing Medical Oncology Advanced Practice team supporting the Mass General Cancer Center across our Boston academic medical centers and network locations. Our team provides comprehensive care for patients with both hematologic malignancies and solid tumor cancers, combining evidence-based medicine, clinical innovation, and compassionate care.
Job description
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is passionate about oncology and thrives in a collaborative academic environment. Working closely with attending oncologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will manage a consistent panel of patients while partnering with the broader oncology team to ensure seamless, high-quality care throughout treatment and survivorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
- Develop, implement, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, review laboratory, pathology, and radiology results, and communicate findings to patients.
- Manage oncology patients receiving local and systemic therapies.
- Monitor treatment response, address complex symptom management needs, and ensure continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and supportive care needs.
- Write orders and manage therapies in accordance with current clinical guidelines and institutional standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Support access to care through effective coordination of appointments, testing, and follow-up services.
- Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice efforts.
- Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, patients, and families.
Qualifications: Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current licensure and certification consistent with state and institutional requirements.
Preferred
- Two or more years of advanced practice experience.
- Medical oncology experience.
- Prior oncology RN experience (for NP candidates).
- Proficiency with Epic and other electronic medical record systems.
- Experience managing Epic In-Basket workflows and telemedicine visits.
- Familiarity with clinical trials and research protocols.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current licensure and certification consistent with state and institutional requirements.
- Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant required
- Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA License] or Physician Assistant [MA License]
- Two or more years of advanced practice experience preferred
- Medical oncology experience preferred
- Prior oncology RN experience (for NP candidates) preferred
- Proficiency with Epic and other electronic medical record systems preferred
- Experience managing Epic In-Basket workflows and telemedicine visits preferred
- Familiarity with clinical trials and research protocols preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.