Since you mentioned oncology are you talking working at Hillman?

Yes, specifically. But I know that is a very narrow question for this sub.

Well you’re kind of in luck. I was a cancer patient there, specifically Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The facility is really nice and almost feels more like a spa than a cancer facility. The 4th floor has a rooftop putting green that patients can use while getting chemo. Lots of the staff seems to be the same. I think they are just open Monday - Friday and mostly daylight hours. I also worked for UPMC after chemo treatment, but not at Hillman. It was ok. Benefits were ok. It really depends on your department head if your office has a good vibe or not.

Thanks for the input! Another question, did APPs (PA/NP) treat you solo or were they all shared visits with a physician present? The reason I ask is because autonomy is important in a job.

Thanks!

During a normal visit I would see the oncologist and PA. I’m not sure if it was just the preference of my oncologist, that they want to see every patient every time. I am sure some patients demand to see the oncologist every time too. I believe it was NPs who would give chemo to the patients and they seemed pretty solo. There are kind of two sides to the 4th floor too. The treatment side and the “normal” office side.

I am also a frequent 4th floor visitor. For a office visit PA usually comes in and does their thing then comes back with the doc. From my experience, everyone seems autonomous. I see non-docs 75% of the time.

BTW, I love the 4th floor. I'd rather not be here but they make it comfortable and every person is nice and empathetic as hell.

Thanks! That makes it a bit clearer.

Also, yes, I would not like anyone to be there or any treatment facility. Wishing you the best!

Are you looking to work there? What kind of work environment are you coming from? I can give you some insight but DM me.

I am an APP in Oncology. I currently work at AHN, but have experience at UPMC as well. Work environment, work/life balance, autonomy, etc are l highly specific to where you work and who you work with. In general, AHN pays more than UPMC. Benefit costs and structure are very similar. You can message me for more specific details if you’d like.

I'm not familiar with AHN. Is it a 501(c)(3) / nonprofit? This matters for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Yes, it’s another hospital network in Pittsburgh.

It is, and honestly I would consider AHN > UPMC since there’s a very large push for UPMC to lose its nonprofit status. It is safe for now, but there almost always efforts to remove it.