APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Gynecology Oncology

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive perioperative care for gynecologic oncology patients, with a primary focus on assisting surgeons in the operating room. They will perform first-assist duties, support complex surgical procedures, and ensure high-quality intraoperative clinical care. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team and assists within the clinic setting to optimize patient outcomes, and maintain continuity of care. The APP will work 10-hours days with night and weekend call. The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations.
Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.
Provide comprehensive perioperative care for gynecologic oncology patients.
Perform first-assist duties.
Support complex surgical procedures.
Ensure high-quality intraoperative clinical care.
Assist within the clinic setting to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.