Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology
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University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology seeks a full‑time Advanced Practice Provider to deliver continuous cancer care within a large multidisciplinary team. The APP will take histories, perform exams, order studies, note findings, and support teaching while ensuring continuity of care. NP candidates: master’s in nursing, Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority, board certification, and three years of nursing experience. PA candidates: master’s degree from an accredited program, NCCPA certification, Ohio PA license with prescriptive authority, and two years of clinical experience. UC offers competitive pay and benefits, including tuition remission and strong retirement options. Apply via the UC applicant portal reference REQ 102764; internal applicants must apply via SuccessFactors.
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Job Overview
The College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The APP will assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients of the Division of Surgical Oncology. The candidate will interact closely with a large multi-disciplinary group including surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, nurse coordinators, nurses, trainees (fellows, residents, and medical students), as well as consulting services across the medical center and the region. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, well organized, adaptable, and an excellent communicator with willingness and ability to provide continuity across transitions of care.
Essential Functions
- Take patient history, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record; write progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
- Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Train new personnel.
- Participate in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and pharmacy students in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrate excellent organization and time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families and health care workers.
Nurse Practitioner
Minimum Qualifications
- A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.
- Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.
- Three (3) years nursing experience.
- Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Two (2) years of clinical experience.
- Graduated from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
- OR -
Physician Assistant
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority.
- Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/subspeciality
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Two (2) years of clinical experience
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Often
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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REQ: 102764