Mid-Atlantic HERC

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) - Esophagogastric Cancer Program.

Join MSK's Esophagogastric Cancer Program as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), where you will play a key role in delivering coordinated, high-quality care to patients with esophageal and gastric cancers. In this role, you will serve as a central point of contact for patients and families while working within a multidisciplinary, high-acuity oncology environment.

Role Overview:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and caregivers throughout diagnosis and treatment

• Partner with Patient Access Services to facilitate timely access to care

• Collaborate with the Program Director to translate tumor board decisions into actionable care plans

• Coordinate complex care plans including diagnostic testing, staging, specialty consults, and treatment planning

• Identify and address barriers to care in collaboration with clinical and support teams

• Provide patient education on diagnosis, treatment options, care pathways, and expected clinical course

• Maintain awareness of clinical trial eligibility and coordinate referrals to research teams

• Contribute to quality metrics, outcomes tracking, and program development initiatives

• Participate in quality improvement and programmatic initiatives

Key Qualifications:

For Physician Assistant (PA) Candidates:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program

• NCCPA certification

• Active NYS license or eligibility for licensure

• At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience, ideally in oncology or surgical oncology

For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates:

• Current NYS RN and NP licenses/registrations

• Master's degree in nursing with prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)

• National NP certification

• At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience, ideally in oncology or surgical oncology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in esophageal, gastric, thoracic, or gastrointestinal oncology

• Experience in an academic or tertiary cancer center environment

Core Skills:

• Strong clinical decision-making in complex, multidisciplinary environments

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams effectively

• Skilled at collaborating and influencing across teams

• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic, evolving care environment

• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills

Additional Information:

• Schedule: 5 days/week, 9 am - 5 pm, 8-hour shifts (no weekends or nights)

• Location: Main Campus, 1275 York Avenue, NYC

• Reports to: Manager, APP

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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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