Oncology/Medical Infusion Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Mass General Brigham • Nantucket, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Oncology/Medical Infusion Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) provides comprehensive, patient centered care to oncology and medical infusion patients across the continuum of treatment. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and under the direction of the supervising physician, the APP is responsible for evaluating patients, implementing physician initiated oncology treatment plans, and managing infusion related care in both oncology and non oncology populations. Oncology treatment plans are developed and initiated by the physician. Within their scope of practice, the APP is responsible for carrying out these plans and may modify existing treatment plans as clinically appropriate, in collaboration with and under the guidance of the physician. This role supports the safe and effective delivery of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion therapies, with a focus on clinical excellence, patient education, and care coordination. The APP functions as an independent clinical provider within their scope of practice and is expected to have a minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in oncology and/or medical infusion care, enabling them to manage complex patients and infusion related treatment needs with a high degree of autonomy. The APP contributes to high quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and an exceptional patient experience while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the service line. Job Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
• Physician Assistant - MA License
• 2 years of experience as a PA or NP required
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees