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!
This is a bargaining union position.