Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Outpatient Medical Oncology, Libertyville - Full Time

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

7d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Outpatient Medical Oncology team in Libertyville, Illinois. The APP will work collaboratively with medical oncologists, infusion nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with hematologic and solid tumor malignancies across active treatment, symptom management, survivorship, and follow-up care. The role supports long-term relationships with patients and families in a collaborative, patient-centered cancer program. The position is full-time and outpatient-focused. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays, and one early-out day per week is likely Wednesday. The scheduled workday is 8.5 hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Clinical responsibilities include evaluating and managing patients; developing treatment plans with supervising physicians; monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive treatments; managing symptoms and treatment-related toxicities; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; educating patients and families; coordinating interdisciplinary care; and maintaining accurate electronic medical record documentation. The APP also contributes to survivorship planning, quality and safety initiatives, peer review, education, and professional development. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies, an active PA license in the state of practice, and active national board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active DEA registration is required before hire; for Illinois practice, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License is also required before hire. Required BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification depends on clinical practice and must be obtained before hire or within six months of hire. No prior experience is required. The role requires clinical proficiency, sound decision-making, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, adaptability to technology and electronic medical records, strong communication and organizational skills, and effective prioritization. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting throughout the workday; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carrying up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; and operating necessary equipment. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that includes competitive compensation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, employer-matched retirement plans, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance. Eligibility for some programs may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Active PA license in the state or states of practice.
Active PA national board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active DEA registration before hire.
For Illinois practice, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License before hire.
BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification as required by clinical practice, before hire or within six months of hire.
No experience required.
Demonstrated clinical proficiency and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including ability to establish and build relationships.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting throughout the workday; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; and carrying up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing, and ability to operate necessary job equipment.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and review of diagnostic studies.
Assess, diagnose, and determine or adjust treatment and management plans appropriate to patients’ age, acuity, and clinical condition.
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive treatments.
Manage treatment-related toxicities, symptoms, and side effects using evidence-based care and appropriate assessment of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Order, perform when appropriate, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, disease management, and treatment education to patients and families.
Participate in survivorship planning and ongoing follow-up care.
Coordinate care and communication with specialists, primary care providers, navigators, nurses, ancillary services, and other healthcare or community agencies.
Seek consultation or referrals and escalate patients for emergent or specialized care when appropriate.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely electronic medical record documentation and submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Perform office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges, where applicable.
Participate in quality improvement, safety, peer review, evidence-based practice, organizational or departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Participate in education or onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Maintain productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to support safe and timely patient care.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.