Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology Whittier CA
About The Position
Starling Oncology is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialized, evidence-based oncology care in its community setting. The Advanced Practice Provider performs physical examinations, treats common complications of cancer treatment, counsels patients and families, and monitors patient progress. The provider works collaboratively with other healthcare team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, while retaining responsibility for ongoing clinical management of patients. Hospital privileges are needed to assist with call. The position offers a base salary with the opportunity for semi-annual performance bonuses.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current and unrestricted license to practice.
- National certification required upon employment for Nurse Practitioners.
- Hospital privileges to assist with call.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Document patient information, visit histories, referrals, laboratory follow-up, phone calls, and consultations completely in the electronic medical record.
- Interview patients and/or family members, compile comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, and explore patients’ interpretations of their health needs.
- Identify and treat patients’ diseases.
- Perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret completed results.
- Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans.
- Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsies.
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on preventive care, medical and psychological problems, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
- Write orders to increase, decrease, or change medications, subject to physician review and countersignature.
- Record patient progress, update and summarize charts, change orders when appropriate, and notify the responsible physician of changes in a patient’s condition.
- Assist with call, requiring hospital privileges.
Benefits
- Attractive compensation and benefits package.
- Bonus incentive, including the opportunity for semi-annual performance bonuses.
- Professional growth and continued education opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
