First Assist- Breast Oncology

Moffitt Cancer Center

6d•$131,893 - $201,053

About The Position

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position is based in Moffitt Medical Group’s Breast Oncology Program and focuses on inpatient care and operating-room assistance, including assisting with surgery. The role may also provide outpatient care as needed, and the successful candidate should be flexible to provide services at multiple locations. The provider works within a defined scope of practice under supervising physician authority or applicable protocols and serves as part of Moffitt’s academic medical enterprise and interdisciplinary care teams. The position works specifically with Surgical Oncologists to treat and manage their patients, covering surgical cases in the OR with a supervising physician. The provider may support inpatient and outpatient care teams under the attending physician’s guidance and works closely with Residents and Fellows caring for surgical oncology patients. The role is suited to a patient-focused, collaborative provider with strong communication skills and relevant surgical or OR experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain one.
National certification by the appropriate accreditation body.
Active BLS certification.
Experience in surgery/OR, oncology, or general internal medicine.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience specific to the specialty.
First Assist/Bedside Assist experience in the OR.
Robotic experience.
RNFA certification for APRN candidates.
RNFA experience for APRN candidates or OR/surgical experience for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate with specialists to optimize care.
Assist physicians in evaluating, managing, and treating patients with a broad range of medical problems, procedures, and comorbidities.
Assist physicians in the operating room and during surgery, including covering surgical cases with a supervising physician.
Assist in the OR in lieu of or in addition to a Surgical Resident or Fellow.
Correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
Formulate treatment plans for medical conditions within the scope of practice.
Perform minor surgical procedures within the scope of practice, when applicable.
Prescribe oral and IV medications when appropriate and within the scope of practice.
Document patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.
Support inpatient and outpatient care teams under the guidance of the attending physician.