University Cancer and Blood Center
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opportunity
Full-Time, In-Patient
Athens, GA

University Cancer and Blood Center, LLC, a prominent community-based cancer care center, is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established practice in Athens, GA. In-Patient Experience is preferred.

University Cancer and Blood Center, LLC, For nearly 40 years, has been committed to serving the oncology and hematology needs of our local Athens community, including the Northeast Georgia region and beyond. We’re intent on providing the highest level of care possible while remaining increasingly focused on a more comprehensive approach to address and serve the broader needs of our patients and their families through offering services such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, a cutting-edge Theranostics treatment program, our in-house pharmacy, a robust clinical trials program that is the second-largest clinical trial program in the state, a Live Well program which covers a large spectrum of cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship, social support services, transportation, and palliative care. These expanded offerings all work toward enhancing and growing our broader mission and philosophy of providing the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. Our culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country.

About the Role:
Position responsibilities include performing detailed and accurate patient histories, reviewing patient records, providing instructions and guidance to patients regarding their medical care under state and federal law, documenting all medical evaluations and diagnoses, etc. This position will work closely with multiple different physicians in the In-Patient setting to assure optimal patient care.

Benefits Package:
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At University Cancer and Blood Center, we offer eligible employees an attractive benefits package.

• Become part of an independent practice that is a physician-led organization supporting work/life balance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Flexible Spending
• Vacation and Sick time
• 401k
• Profit-Sharing
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Care Policy
• Hospital Indemnity
• CME Reimbursement
• Malpractice coverage paid
• Chance to care for patients in the comfort of their communities

Why choose Athens, GA?

Athens, Georgia, is conveniently located about 70 miles east of Atlanta, and there is no shortage of culture, cuisine, and heritage. Athens has been named one of the best college towns in the country. In recent years, the medical community has also experienced exponential growth with the opening of the Medical School of Georgia Athens Campus and the initiation of its vibrant residency program.

Athens boasts its affordable cost of living, which is lower than the US average. Georgia is one of the most tax-friendly states in the US, which is one of the many reasons retirees are attracted to the city. Many medical professionals call neighboring Oconee County their home, which is about a 10-minute commute to UCBC’s main campus and has an outstanding school system.

The Other Communities We Serve:

University Cancer & Blood Center, LLC, has nine total office locations. There are two Athens offices, our Clarke County Radiation Oncology Clinic and our Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic (our main office location). The other communities we serve include Toccoa, Lavonia, Commerce, Winder, Monroe, Covington, and Eatonton.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Active certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Active Georgia licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Basic Life Support certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

We look forward to speaking with you!