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Job description
Overview
Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established outpatient Medical Oncology practice in Fresno, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of Medical Oncologists, Hematologists, and experienced Advanced Practice Providers in a comprehensive cancer center dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered oncology care.
Practice Highlights
Fully equipped oncology clinic with on-campus infusion services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments
Integrated tools for treatment planning, toxicity monitoring, and survivorship care
Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, tumor board participation, and multidisciplinary case discussions
Responsibilities
About Us
The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools - the University of California, San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2024, Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 2,500 physicians. Our medical foundation, Community Health Partners, includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations, serving Valley families at every stage of life. Our health plan, Community Care Health is one of the Valley's largest HMO plans, providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acute-care hospitals - Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center - as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.
Local Area
Fresno, California, offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Recognized as the fifth largest city in California, residents benefit from an affordable housing market, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming, multicultural community. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresno's unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly year-round, with mild winters and no snow in the city. This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally, the Central Coast's beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away, while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways. Fresno's combination of an easygoing lifestyle, family-friendly environment, and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures makes it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive oncology assessment, evaluation, and direct patient care in accordance with established protocols.
Manages patients collaboratively with supervising physicians, including participation in daily rounds, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests such as CBC, CMP, tumor markers, imaging studies, and pathology reports.
Furnishes medications-including chemotherapy-related supportive agents-based on standardized procedures.
Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, chemotherapy/immunotherapy regimens, side-effect management, and survivorship planning.
Coordinates referrals to radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and other subspecialties as needed.
Obtains prior authorizations for oncology medications, imaging, and procedures.
Documents patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
Identifies and differentiates between normal and treatment-related abnormal findings, escalating concerns appropriately.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and evidence-based practice updates.
Performs other duties as assigned to support high-quality oncology care.
Qualifications
Education Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
Credentialing by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional with privileges for oncology-related standardized procedures required
Experience Minimum 3 years of clinical experience required
1 year of oncology or hematology experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner: Current California NP License
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (NPF)
National certification (ANCC or AANP) preferred
If qualifying as a Physician Assistant: Current California PA License
DEA Controlled Substance Registration
Ability to participate in federally funded programs (Medicare/Medicaid)
For all candidates: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Community Physicians Group (CPG) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or any combination of such characteristics. In addition, Community Physicians Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Worksite address
fresno, CA, 93650, US
Who can apply
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