NPPA – Surgical Oncology

Adelphi Staffing•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Surgical Oncology (Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic) • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Minneapolis, MN • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 03/09/2026 – 13 weeks • Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30a – 4:00p COVERAGE DATES • Start date: March 9, 2026 • Duration: 13-week assignment PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Admissions: Inpatient surgical oncology admissions as indicated • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: As required • Case Mix: Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology patients FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Adult Level III / IV • Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient and outpatient clinical equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Surgical oncology attending physicians • Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary oncology care teams PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 8–10 weeks for Nurse Practitioners and 4–5 months for Physician Assistants • Fingerprinting Required: Yes; results must be posted prior to privileges being granted COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered • Orientation: 4 hours non-billable REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Assisting in the operating room including patient preparation, intraoperative assistance, and closure • Wound care and drain care or removal • Perioperative and postoperative patient management

Requirements

Licenses: Minnesota license required for quick start; NPs without license may be reviewed
Board: National certification required for NP or PA
Experience: Prior experience in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical services preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in inpatient and outpatient settings
Orientation: 4 hours non-billable

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical services preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to surgical oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Coordinate preoperative and postoperative care in collaboration with surgeons
Complete patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic studies in coordination with attending physicians
Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical equipment as appropriate
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery
Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination and rounding
Serve as a clinical resource to staff and act as liaison with outside agencies as needed
Document all patient care activities accurately and timely