About this role
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Radiation Oncology
Hillman Cancer Center Altoona
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Hours:
Alternating schedule of:
Four 10-hour shifts with Fridays off, and
Five 8-hour shits
On-call responsibility every other week, including weekends (shared with another APP)
Location: ST Health Altoona. No travel required.
Position Specifics:
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- Provide care for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy
- Work alongside 1 Advanced Practice Provider and 2 physicians
- Responsibilities include:
- Outpatient follow-up visits and on-treatment visits (approximately 90%)
- Acute visits
- Inpatient consults and hospital rounding (approximately 10%)
Shared on-call coverage
Why Join Us?
Hillman Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support. Join a team of over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.
Advanced Practice Provider:
The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team.
The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range for this position is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
- Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies
- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care.
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification required
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- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Graduation from an ARC‑PA–accredited Physician Assistant program required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred
- Current Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification required
- Required for All APP Candidates
- Current CPR certification
- Successful completion of required Pennsylvania clearances:
- Act 33
- Act 34
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- Senior-Level Requirements: To qualify for or maintain Senior Advanced Practice Provider status, candidates must meet the following:
- Minimum of 3 years of APP experience or completion of a post‑graduate residency
- Completion of national certification appropriate to discipline
- Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual evaluations
- Completion of an OAPP‑approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion
- Department Chair approval required for promotion
- ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other approved certification meeting AHA standards (including didactic and skills validation) within 30 days of hire
- If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$48.17–$67.30 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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PA or CRNP - Radiation Oncology — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
PA or CRNP - Radiation Oncology at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# PA or CRNP - Radiation Oncology
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Advanced Practice Providers
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health CancerCenter
- Pay: $48.17–$67.30 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-04T19:15:14.97Z
## Description
#### Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
#### Radiation Oncology
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Small-town medicine with big-system support. I practice at the top of my license, and my collaborating physician is a phone call away — never a barrier.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New APP — mentored first year
Established provider panel
Senior APP — student preceptor
Lead APP, service line
Director of Advanced Practice
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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