Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant
MedStar Health · Washington, DC
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC, US, 20010
- Pay: $115,003 – $189,999 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day
- Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar Job ID: 168148
MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Surgical Oncology team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Monday–Friday ambulatory position focused on the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex oncologic surgical procedures. The provider will work closely with patients managing disease processes such as gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), gastroesophageal, and soft tissue malignancies.
As an integral member of the surgical oncology team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient consultative setting, working in close collaboration with nationally respected surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting
- Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges
- Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
- Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services
- Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, and soft tissue malignancies
Qualifications
- Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
- CPR certification
- Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses
New grads are welcome to apply!
As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement plan – 403(b) with % employer match
Be a part of a nationally recognized surgical team in a health system that is the largest provider of services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our experienced team and MedStar’s resources, you can have a rewarding and long-term career. Join us in the nation’s capital and enjoy a great quality of life which features fun, culture, and diversity. We look forward to working with you.
MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.