APP Outpatient Hematology Oncology

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the coordination of inpatient admission, treatment, follow-up, and discharge planning for the patient population served. The Advanced Practitioner evaluates, plans, and provides care for patients in consultation with and under the direct supervision of attending Physician. Performs clinical procedures under the direction of the attending physician and/or approved protocols. Orders and/or performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Prescribes prescriptions for patients under prescriptive authority. Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of treatment plans when indicated. Acts as a clinical resource/role model for service lines served. Provides and/or coordinates educational activities for both staff and patients. Contributes to the development and implementation of care paths/guidelines, as well as participates in variance capture and analysis in an effort to enhance quality, service, and resource management.

Requirements

Master’s in Physician Assistant Services
Minimum 3 years related clinical experience preferred.
Current PA license in the State of Oklahoma
Certification as a PA by the NCCPA.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Current American Heart Association ACLS provider within 6 months, only if required by position.
Prescriptive Authority/DEA# within 1 year of hire, only if required by position.
Successful candidate needs to be able to work independently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Ability to care for patient population served.
Must be able to plan/coordinate patient care within the guidelines of the plan of care and according to policy.
Must be able to gather and interpret data.
Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective liaison to the community.
Ability to effectively educate families and peers.
Computer skills required

Nice To Haves

EHR/EMR helpful

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, and provides care for patients in consultation with and under the direct supervision of attending Physician.
Performs clinical procedures under the direction of the attending physician and/or approved protocols.
Orders and/or performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prescribes prescriptions for patients under prescriptive authority.
Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of treatment plans when indicated.
Acts as a clinical resource/role model for service lines served.
Provides and/or coordinates educational activities for both staff and patients.
Contributes to the development and implementation of care paths/guidelines, as well as participates in the variance capture and analysis in an effort to enhance quality, service, and resource management.
Other duties as assigned.