Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
About The Position
Palo Verde Cancer Specialists is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its provider team. This full-time position supports Medical Oncology physicians in the West Valley and involves collaborative, comprehensive care for patients with hematology and oncology conditions. The APP provides patient evaluations, treatment planning, ongoing management, and care coordination in partnership with physicians and the clinical team. The position is Monday through Friday. Depending on applicable duties, the APP may also conduct hospital rounds and consultations, coordinate inpatient care, assist with discharge planning, and complete hospital documentation. The organization describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered.
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 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 hematology and oncology treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Monitor patient progress and 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 electronic medical record documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- When applicable, conduct hospital rounds and evaluate patients requiring hematology/oncology consultation or ongoing management.
- Assess hospitalized patients and order appropriate laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinate treatment with attending oncologists and hospital care teams.
- Assist with discharge planning and ensure appropriate outpatient follow-up.
- Complete required hospital documentation, including discharge summaries when applicable.
- Provide clinical recommendations for hospitalized patients in conjunction with the supervising physician.
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.
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Job Type
Full-time
