NP/PA MEDICAL ONCOLOGY PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health – Sparrow is seeking an enthusiastic APP for our Medical Oncology team. The Medical Oncology Physician practice provides exceptional outpatient care to adult Hemotology and Oncology patients. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow delivers quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

Requirements

Current BCLS
Current State of Michigan Certification as a Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Successful completion of hospital credentialing.
Graduate of an approved Physician's Assistant Program
Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other caregivers.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/ social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in gynecology and/or oncology preferred.
Two years experience in the outpatient setting preferred.
Experience with Oncology patients is plus.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the physician, delivers professional services to the Oncology service’s patients within the limits of knowledge, experience, and within the scope of practice under the licensure of the profession.
Assures accurate and timely history and physical assessments, including completion of patient chart, internal admission notes, consults, daily progress notes and discharge summaries on the service’s patients in the Hospital, the Outpatient Clinic, and/or the Satellite Clinics as assigned.
Ensures that accurate and thorough patient and family instructions are provided throughout the care of the patient.
Outpatient GYN Oncology: serves as patient escort for GYN Oncologist patients; provides professional services to the GYN patient population through the GYN Oncology PA/NP Clinic and as needed; performs core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures as assigned.
Outpatient Medical Oncology/Hematology: provides professional services to the service’s patient population through the Oncology/Hematology PA/NP Clinic and as needed; performs core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures as assigned.
Inpatient Oncology Services: when assigned, supports the service through daily rounds, participation in patient care conferences, and other activities related to the treatment of the service’s inpatient population.
Oncology outreach: when assigned, provides professional services at outreach locations as needed.
Supports and participates in research activities, quality of care initiatives, and educational programs as assigned; initiates and pursues self-development activities related to the service; promotes understanding of research findings for staff, students, and peers.
Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow’s Behavioral Standards of Performance (ICARE).
Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality through consistent adherence to HIPPA Security and Privacy procedures and protocols.