One Year Fixed Term Medical Oncology APP

Stanford Health Care•Emeryville, CA

4d•$92 - $121

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced, collaborative Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for a one-year fixed-term role. The position provides coverage for an APP on extended leave and supports the launch and ongoing operations of the Stanford Medicine Sutter Health Cancer Center. The APP will join a multidisciplinary oncology team and partner with Medical Oncologists, nursing staff, and operational leaders to provide patient care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. The role calls for foundational oncology knowledge, prior experience practicing as an oncology APP, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach during a period of organizational growth and change. For Physician Assistants, the PA functions under the job description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee. Service- or department-specific functions are established with supervising physicians and approved by the appropriate administrators and committees.

Requirements

Prior experience practicing as an oncology advanced practice provider.
Foundational oncology knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university. The posting notes that PAs hired before July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement and must be graduates of an accredited PA program.
Physician Assistant state licensure (for the PA role).
Basic Life Support certification.
Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Ability to adapt, work collaboratively, and integrate quickly into a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic complaints and health-maintenance concerns related to the specialty.
Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical examinations, assessing normal and abnormal findings for new and returning patients.
Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated.
Administer medications under formulary protocols or patient-specific supervising-physician approval, and transmit prescriptions as authorized.
Order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
Perform designated procedures after demonstrating competency and in accordance with written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtain informed consent as indicated.
Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and complete appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enroll patients in IRB-approved investigational studies and order necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room; act as first or second assistant under an approved supervising physician and perform surgical procedures in the supervising physician’s personal presence.
Recognize and consider patients’ age-specific needs.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care and services, collaboration between providers, and community resources.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
Support care delivery during the launch and ongoing operation of the Stanford Medicine Sutter Health Cancer Center.