American Oncologic Hospital (Fox Chase)

333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 19111

County:PhiladelphiaCBSA Area:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Cancer Hospital

At a glance

American Oncologic Hospital (Fox Chase) is a non-profit, specialized cancer hospital located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. The hospital offers a large, diverse setting that may appeal to international nurses seeking experience in oncology within a supportive, urban environment. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, Fox Chase’s size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for globally minded professionals.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Cancer Hospital
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 100
RN Count: 242
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Pennsylvania

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Specific educational review

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview

Financials

Median $99,210

$77,440

10th

$122,500

90th

Cost of Living Index

103.55(3.55 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+2% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).