The Advanced Practice Provider counsels and educates patients and families, monitors progress, coordinates cancer screening, and manages ongoing clinical care in collaboration with the patient's care team. Responsibilities also include meticulous documentation, conducting patient interviews, identifying and treating diseases, and participating in research efforts like enrolling patients in clinical trials.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent for Nurse Practitioners, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification. No experience is required, though 2 years of Advanced Practice experience is preferred, along with BLS certification and necessary Virginia licensure/agreements.
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Job description
Cancer.
Care.
We Do Both.
The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at the Saville Center, supporting cancer screening, risk assessment, and longitudinal patient management in an ambulatory setting.
This role offers a collaborative clinical environment with a strong multidisciplinary team dedicated to prevention, early detection, and comprehensive cancer care.
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient.
Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support.
Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research, and advanced treatments.
Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Saville Center plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care focused on cancer prevention, screening, and risk reduction.
The APP works in close collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, coordinate care, and support patients across the continuum from initial evaluation through long-term follow-up.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities High Risk Screening and
Prevention
Advanced
Practice
Provider (APP)
Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed medical histories, risk evaluations, and physical examinations related to cancer screening and prevention. Coordinates and manages care for patients undergoing cancer screening and risk assessment, including those with genetic predispositions or environmental exposures. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and screening tests in alignment with evidence-based guidelines. Ensures accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient encounters, referrals, lab follow-up, and communications within the electronic medical record. Provides patient and family education regarding cancer prevention, screening recommendations, and risk-reduction strategies. Collaborates closely with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. Participates in clinical research initiatives, including enrollment of patients in cancer screening trials and programs. Monitors patient progress longitudinally, ensuring appropriate follow-up, tracking results, and adjusting care plans as needed. Supports community engagement and outreach initiatives, including participation in programmatic events. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and other team members.
Additional
Requirements:
Work schedule: Full-time, Monday –
Friday
Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Certification
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) upon start
Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner;
If
Nurse
Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND licensure (or eligibility) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including required collaborative agreements, scope of practice documentation, and DEA license if prescribing controlled substances.
Payer
Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete credentialing with third-party payors and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid provider.
Medical
Staff
Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for medical staff membership with appropriate clinical privileges.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in oncology, cancer screening, prevention, or ambulatory care settings. Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.
Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.
And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.
At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
