Gastroenterology NP or PA, Scottsdale, AZ
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) joins a multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy. The role focuses on clinical assessment, treatment management, survivorship, symptom management, and theranostics care coordination. The APP works with radiation oncologists, physicians, nurses, radiation therapists, the theranostics team, and other healthcare professionals while assessing, managing, and coordinating patient care. The position is based in an outpatient Radiation Oncology and Theranostics environment. It involves regular business hours, with occasional schedule flexibility based on patient and operational needs. The APP may contribute to clinical research, quality improvement, protocol development, and the growth of the Radiation Oncology and Theranostics program. The organization describes a multidisciplinary, physician-led care model and offers opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Arizona license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Current national certification applicable to PA or NP practice.
- BLS certification required.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent patient communication and education skills.
- Ability to manage complex patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Experience in Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or other complex patient care settings preferred.
- Experience with oncology treatment-related symptom management and survivorship care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including treatment-related evaluations, follow-up visits, and ongoing symptom management.
- Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy in collaboration with the radiation oncology team.
- Help manage prescribed radiation treatments, including CyberKnife, TrueBeam, Ethos, HDR brachytherapy, theranostics, and other applicable radiation therapy modalities.
- Assess and manage acute and chronic treatment-related side effects, complications, and patient concerns using established clinical protocols.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients and families throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, expected side effects, supportive care, and follow-up recommendations.
- Triage and manage patient symptoms and concerns, making autonomous clinical decisions within established scope of practice and protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, evidence-based care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and tumor boards, and collaborate with referring providers and other specialists.
- Assist with clinical documentation, treatment-related orders, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up planning.
- Support clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Eligibility for applicable incentive programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and continuing education support.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in Radiation Oncology and Theranostics.
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Job Type
Full-time
