Inpatient Oncology APP (NP/PA)

The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at Inova Alexandria Hospital, supporting inpatient consult services across hematology/oncology and radiation oncology. This role offers a collaborative clinical environment with a strong multidisciplinary team. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Quarterly weekend call (phone only, no rounding), and no holiday coverage required.

Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Inpatient Hematology/Oncology and Radiation Oncology Consult Service plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the acute care setting. The APP works in close collaboration with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, management of complex oncologic conditions, and coordination of inpatient consultative services.

This role is responsible for evaluating and managing patients with both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, supporting diagnostic workups, initiating and adjusting treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress throughout hospitalization. The APP also provides patient and family education, assists with procedures, and ensures seamless transitions of care. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, proactive clinical decision-making, and effective communication to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of care.

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: Full-time: Monday - Friday with rotating weekend call
• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Certification - Basic Life Support prior to start
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Hematology/Oncology or Radiation Oncology. Will consider candidates with hospitalist or other inpatient experience.

About Inova Health

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy.

We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than one million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed four million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs.

Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova's world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life.