Inpatient Solid Tumor - Full Time NP/PA

Join Advocate Health as a Medical Oncology APP at Levine Cancer Institute (LCI), supporting inpatient care at Carolinas Medical Center in North Carolina — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. 

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. 

Position Overview 

This full-time Medical Oncology APP role is an inpatient position supporting a collaborative oncology team at LCI. The APP will work closely with attending physicians, fellow APPs, PharmD support, and RN liaison support to care for hospitalized oncology patients, with built-in administrative time for chart preparation, orders, and team communication. 

Location & Setting 

• Primary location(s): Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) / Carolinas Medical Center 

• Specialty: Medical Oncology 

• Care setting: Inpatient 

• Open ICU: Yes 

Scope of Practice / What You’ll Do 

• Manage an inpatient Medical Oncology patient population with an average patient load of 4–8 patients per APP. 

• Support approximately 3 admissions per provider on shift, with administrative time built in for chart preparation, orders, and interdisciplinary communication. 

• Collaborate with attending physician leadership and the broader oncology care team to deliver high-quality inpatient oncology care. 

• No procedures are required for this role. 

Team & Support Structure 

• Clinical support includes an attending MD, 2–3 APPs, 1 PharmD, and 1 RN Liaison. 

• The broader group includes approximately 15 physicians and 5 APPs. 

• Supervising physician will be assigned at hire. 

• Medical Director / Chief APP leadership: Antoinette Tan and Christine Schlemmer. 

Why This Role / Differentiators 

• Great team environment with strong collaboration and support. 

• Meaningful learning and growth opportunities in inpatient Medical Oncology. 

• Four 10-hour shifts offer a predictable full-time schedule. 

• New graduates will be considered, making this a strong opportunity for APPs seeking oncology growth. 

Qualifications 

• Required training/certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training/certification. 

• Licensure: North Carolina licensure required or ability to obtain required NC licensure prior to start. 

• Privileges: Hospital privileges required at Carolinas Medical Center. 

• Preferred qualities: Team player, collaborative, flexible, and committed to high-quality patient care. 

Compensation Structure 

• Competitive full-time compensation structure aligned with APP role requirements and candidate qualifications. 

• Salary guarantee available. 

• Sign-on bonus available; amount and earn-off period depend on candidate qualifications and offer details. 

• No RVU incentive structure for this role. 

Supplemental Benefits 

• Paid medical liability insurance  

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances 

• Relocation assistance