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NP/PA in Oncology for Beautiful Bellingham

PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA

Posted June 26, 2026

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center · 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, US, 98225

Description

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join PeaceHealth's Comprehensive Cancer Care Team in Bellingham, Washington.

The PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center team includes five Medical Oncologists, two Radiation Oncologists, three Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Certified Nurses, Clinical Trials staff, Nurse Navigators, Care Coordinators, Social Workers and a wide range of support professionals. Our oncology physicians rotate to satellite clinics on San Juan Island and United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley; however, this position will be based in Bellingham. We utilize a collaborative care model in which each NP/PA works closely with a Medical Oncologist.

Why you'll love the practice:

  • Commission on Cancer accredited facility
  • Beautiful, 35,000‑square‑foot comprehensive cancer center in a wooded, natural setting
  • Robust onsite support including OCN-certified nurses, nurse navigators, social workers, nutritionists, financial counselors, and spiritual-support staff
  • General tumor board plus site-specific tumor boards for breast and thoracic oncology
  • Complementary therapies and active patient support groups
  • Dedicated Survivorship Program
  • Strong involvement in clinical trials
  • Epic EMR

Competitive compensation and robust benefits:

  • First year salary amount: $65.86 - $82.46 per hour, annualized, depending on years of experience
  • Employment bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • CME Allowance
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and wellness benefits
  • Retirement

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please reach out to: Holly Giesbrecht, Physician & Clinician Recruiter:

About Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham offers the perfect blend of outdoor recreation, urban amenities, strong schools, great dining, and a vibrant arts and culture scene—all surrounded by stunning natural beauty from sea to mountains to rainforest. Home to Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, and Bellingham Technical College, the community thrives with creativity and energy.

With 65 miles of urban trails, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and nearby snow-covered peaks, residents enjoy endless opportunities for hiking, camping, water activities, birdwatching, snow sports, and scenic drives.

Situated 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Bellingham is consistently rated as one of America’s most desirable places to live by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic. Whether you’re heading to Mount Baker for skiing, exploring the San Juan Islands, trekking the North Cascades, or enjoying the shops and cafés of historic Fairhaven and downtown, Bellingham has something for everyone.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth has served Northwest Washington since 1890. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 253‑bed, two‑campus hospital offering a Level II Trauma Center and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Our Whatcom Region includes the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph and extensive primary and specialty care services through PeaceHealth Medical Group.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

PeaceHealth has exceptional benefits.

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Employer

PeaceHealth

Peace Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Community Health at Peace Health

At Peace Health, we recognize that the journey to health and well-being is constant. Driven by our belief that good health, prevention and community wellbeing is a fundamental right, we work with communities to provide Hope, Care, Housing and Nourishment.

Our Community Impact

As a leader in our communities, Peace Health is focused not just on individual patient outcomes but also on maximizing community health benefits and ensuring access to high-quality, affordable care.

We are proud of our healing Mission and are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. As a mission-driven non-profit health system, we are required by law to reinvest our profits into our communities by enhancing the healthcare services we provide or supporting community health initiatives. Learn more about PeaceHealth’s Financial Stewardship.

Through community partners, Peace Health makes direct investments that improve wellness, access, quality and health justice.

  • Nine cents of every dollar Peace Health spends is for community benefit. In the fiscal year 2021, our community benefit was nearly three times what we would have paid in forgone taxes.
  • Since 2018, Peace Health has invested $1.34B in our communities.
  • $69M was reinvested in community health improvement projects.

Livability

128,737
Bellingham population
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Marysville
49.2 mi
Pop. 168,664
Mount Vernon
24.7 mi
Pop. 66,704
Oak Harbor
32.2 mi
Pop. 24,396
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Whatcom County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,734
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
41.66 in
Yearly rainfall
97
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98225
49,667
Total residents
24,346
Male residents
25,321
Female residents
Age distribution
total
49,667
0-9
2,766
10-19
6,105
20-29
15,128
30-39
5,376
40-49
4,802
50-59
5,041
60-69
5,033
70-79
3,516
80+
1,900
Ethnicity
White
40,849
Black Or African American
594
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
381
Asian
2,494
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
175
Other
1,530
Two Or More
3,644
Source: US Census Bureau
32
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
63
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 90.72 mi
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3.08 mi
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 18.82 mi
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 28.67 mi
Arlington Municipal Airport (N/A) 43.92 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) 59.49 mi
Source: FAA database