NPPA – Surgical Oncology

Adelphi Staffing•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

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 JOB 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 DUTIES & 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

Requirements

Minnesota license required for quick start; NPs without license may be reviewed
National certification required for NP or PA
Prior experience in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical services preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in inpatient and outpatient settings

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