Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) to join their surgical oncology practice, with a primary focus on breast care. The APP will evaluate and manage new surgical patients, coordinate perioperative and postoperative care, and develop an independent survivorship clinic. This role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary oncologic team, participation in weekly tumor boards, and treating patients with breast disease, including cancer, high-risk patients, and benign conditions. The practice is primarily outpatient and located at various MUSC Health locations. The ideal candidate is outgoing, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic, supporting a high-volume clinical practice.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant OR completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN.
AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP) OR FNP (Family NP) OR AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

New Grad or experienced provider with interest in Surgical Oncology/Cancer care.
3-5 years of experience in Surgical Oncology as a PA/APP.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage new surgical patients.
Coordinate complex perioperative and postoperative surgical care.
Develop an independent survivorship clinic for patient cancer surveillance.
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary oncologic team to deliver top quality patient-centered care.
Participate in weekly tumor boards.
Treat the spectrum of breast disease, including cancer patients, high-risk for breast cancer patients, and benign breast disease.
Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
Evaluate and treat based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results.
Document and bill for direct care provided.
Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Participate in and support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
Potentially precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student.
Facilitate the learning of other new team members.
Maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required.
Active participant in Tumor Boards.
Participate in Surgical Oncology Clinical trials.
Obtain surgical consents.
Travel to clinic sites in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, and Nexton with possible expansion to other sites.
Work at MUSC plus travel.