Cancer specialists at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute are always evolving. Across our health network, you’ll have access to advanced medical techniques and technologies and the latest clinical trials through our membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance.  

The Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center is part of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute.  Programs offered here include clinical trials, a variety of psychosocial supportive care and outreach programs, as well as hospice care.  Oncology-related education and training for health care professionals is also provided.  We are seeking a Physician Assistant for surgical oncology in both OR and outpatient office.  This is a wonderful opportunity to join a specialized surgical team as first assist in the OR as well supporting outpatient clinic for Breast, Thyroid, Endocrine, Melanoma, Sarcoma, and GI.  Primary hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM.

The Cancer Institute values collaboration among our clinicians, including our multidisciplinary care team. The teams include specialties such as surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology, all working together to address the complexities that come with a cancer diagnosis. When that diagnosis requires a deeper look, our second opinion service connects our patients with doctors who specialize in personalized cancer care.

In a Surgical Oncology APC career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

• A multidisciplinary clinic team approach to cancer care.
• Access to more than 150 clinical trials.
• We are certified by The American College of Radiology® as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
• Recognized by the American College of Radiology® as an accredited Lung Cancer Screening Center.

Benefits and Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.  Explore our benefits.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

• A network champion for Surgical Oncology and a passion for the clinical work 
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• The ideal candidate will have surgical first assist experience

Discover more about our mission and values on our about page.

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state, and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.