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MedStar Health

Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

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What they do

A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$128,374 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

About the Job MedStar Medical Group offers a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity just minutes from the heart of Washington, D.C. Join a nationally recognized academic health system where your clinical expertise, professional voice, and leadership are valued and celebrated. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Surgical Oncology team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital . This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday ambulatory position focused on the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex oncologic surgical procedures. The provider will work closely with patients managing disease processes such as gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), gastroesophageal, and soft tissue malignancies. As an integral member of the surgical oncology team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient consultative setting, working in close collaboration with nationally respected surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams. This non-operative position is ideal for an APP passionate about complex care coordination, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies
Qualifications:
Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program CPR certification required Previous experience in oncology preferred Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses As a MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Provider, you can expect : Competitive salary with opportunity to raise your income Great mentorship from our established APP and MD/DO peers and administrators "All hands-on deck" mentality here with comprehensive on-boarding process 30 days of PTO, plus 7 holidays, and 2 additional personal days CME allowance with 5 CME days outside of PTO Variety of health coverage plans, plus dental and vision insurance Excellent retirement benefits that include great employer match If you want an exciting career that is always challenging and brings great professional relationships with physician and staff colleagues, please apply now. MedStar Health is a 501(c)(3) organization and Equal Opportunity employer. This position has a hiring range of USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Personal Leave
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Dental Insurance