Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Palo Verde Hematology Oncology LTD • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Palo Verde Cancer Specialists is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its provider team. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday position supports Medical Oncology physicians in the East Valley. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with physicians and the clinical team to provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care, including patient evaluations, treatment planning, ongoing management, and coordination of care.

The role includes evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, establishing working diagnoses, developing treatment plans with supervising physicians, monitoring progress, managing treatment-related symptoms, and providing follow-up care and education. Hospital duties may apply and include rounds, consultations, coordination with hospital care teams, discharge planning, and documentation.

Palo Verde Cancer Specialists describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, and team-focused, with an emphasis on compassionate, personalized patient care and meaningful relationships with patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree in Nursing or an equivalent Physician Assistant degree.
• Current, unrestricted Arizona NP or PA license.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Compassionate, patient-centered attitude and commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple patient care priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hematology/oncology experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Establish working diagnoses based on clinical findings and diagnostic results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for hematology and oncology patients in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Monitor patient progress, assess treatment responses, and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Manage treatment-related symptoms, side effects, and supportive care needs.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care and patient education.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Recognize conditions requiring physician consultation, additional evaluation, or referral to other specialists.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Conduct hospital rounds and evaluate patients requiring hematology/oncology consultation or ongoing management, as applicable.
• Assess hospitalized patients and order appropriate laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions, as applicable.
• Collaborate with attending oncologists and hospital care teams to coordinate patient treatment, as applicable.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure appropriate outpatient follow-up, as applicable.
• Complete required hospital documentation, including discharge summaries when applicable.
• Evaluate hospitalized patients and provide appropriate clinical recommendations in conjunction with the supervising physician, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employer-provided medical malpractice insurance.
• Supportive, collaborative physician and APP team.
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time