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Outpatient NP/PA-C – Hematology/Oncology

Advocate Health · Crystal Lake, IL

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a patient to a physician or send them for more urgent care. What made you decide it was time to hand off?

judgment about scope of practice boundaries and when to loop in supervising physicians

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician on the team about a treatment plan or next step for a shared patient.

how the candidate handles conflict within a collaborative APP-physician model without undermining care

Tell me about a time you had to cross-cover for another APP's patient panel with little notice. What did you do to get up to speed quickly and safely?

adaptability and safe handoff practices in a team with shared coverage responsibilities

What has your experience been, or what do you expect it to be, helping onboard a new APP or student into an oncology clinic workflow?

willingness and ability to teach and support team development, not just deliver individual care

Technical

How do you approach a bone marrow biopsy with a patient who is anxious or has had a bad experience with the procedure before?

hands-on procedural competence combined with patient comfort management

What's your process for keeping documentation accurate and billing-compliant when you're moving fast between follow-up visits all day?

discipline around coding and documentation compliance under time pressure

How do you decide when a patient needs a treatment plan change versus continuing to monitor, especially with evidence-based guidelines that may conflict with a patient's personal preference?

ability to balance evidence-based medicine with patient-centered decision making

How do you stay current on evolving hematology and oncology treatment protocols, and how has that changed how you practice recently?

commitment to ongoing clinical education in a fast-moving specialty

Situational

Walk me through how you'd manage a patient coming in for a chemotherapy education visit who seems overwhelmed and isn't retaining what you're telling them.

whether the candidate can adapt patient education to emotional state, not just recite information

Describe how you'd triage your inbox on a day when you've got a full clinic schedule and messages are piling up, some from patients on active chemo.

prioritization skill and recognition of which patient messages carry clinical urgency

A patient with benign hematology issues comes in but during the visit mentions symptoms that worry you for something more serious. How do you handle that conversation and the workup?

clinical reasoning and communication skill when scope shifts mid-visit

If you noticed you were consistently missing your face-to-face time or productivity targets because visits with cancer patients were running long, how would you handle that?

how the candidate reconciles quality metrics and productivity pressure with genuine patient needs

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02160 AMG Crystal Lake Congress - Hematology/Oncology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Join a collaborative APP team supporting outpatient hematology and oncology care at our Crystal Lake and Good Shepherd locations. Key responsibilities include: • Hematology and oncology follow-up visits • Chemotherapy education appointments • Benign hematology consultations • Bone marrow biopsies/procedures • Inbox and triage management • Occasional inpatient rounding opportunities APPs work closely with physicians and fellow APPs, with cross-coverage responsibilities shared across the team to ensure continuity of patient care. Schedule • Monday through Friday • No weekends or holidays • One flex day per schedule period • Standard hours: 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM This role offers an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on delivering high-quality cancer care. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable). Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: ​ ​Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Experience Required: No experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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