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NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Radiation Oncology (PA)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/2/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-APP-31

Job Title:

NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Radiation Oncology (PA)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

UW Health Northern Illinois Center is looking for an Advance Practice Provider to join the Radiation Oncology team at the Carbone Cancer Center in Rockford, IL. Our philosophy is to provide compassionate, supportive, comprehensive cancer care for our community.

 

The Advance Practice Provider is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting, working collaboratively with our team of Radiation Oncologists, PA and APRN. The provider must demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, intervene in acute episodes, and will also educate patients and their families on wellness care and treatment plans for health disorders. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES


•

Your clinical support includes the following:

  • Full-time practice supporting hard working Radiation Oncologists
  • Provide care and educate families on wellness and treatment plans
  • Clinic patient schedule of Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm

 


As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.


Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)

X

Clinical

 

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure


JOB REQUIREMENTS


Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

 

 

Master’s degree from accredited PA program.

 

Required

 


Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

 


Licenses & Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

 

Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in the State of Illinois.

 

Required

 

Active PA board certification (NCCPA-C).

 

Required

 

Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

 

Required

 

Hospital Only: Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

 

Required

 


LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS


Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

Continuous

Over 70%

Frequent

40% - 69%

Occasional

15% - 39%

Rarely

Up to 15%

Standing

 

X

 

 

Walking

 

X

 

 

Climbing

 

 

X

 

Bending

 

 

X

 

Crouching

 

 

X

 

Pushing / Pulling

 

 

X

 

Carry

 

 

 

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

 

 

 

Color Discrimination

X

 

 

 

Hearing Ability

X

 

 

 

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

 

X

 

 

15 - 30 lbs.

 

 

 

X

30 - 50 lbs.

 

 

 

X


 

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

Physical Demands

Continuous

Over 70%

Frequent

40% - 69%

Occasional

15% - 39%

Rarely

Up to 15%

Concentration on Detail

X

 

 

 

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

 

 

 

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

 

 

 

Oral Communication

X

 

 

 

Written Communication

X

 

 

 


Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Continuous

Over 70%

Frequent

40% - 69%

Occasional

15% - 39%

Rarely

Up to 15%

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

 

 

 

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

 

 

 

X

Exposure to Radiation

 

 

X

 


Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.