Physician Assistant

The Los Angeles Cancer Network•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides high-level clinical care to patients and supports physicians conducting daily consultations and procedures. APPs work collaboratively with supervising physicians and provide consistent onsite clinical support, delivering professional, accountable, clear, and patient-centered care. The role also provides leadership and operational oversight for the APP team, including strategic planning, budget and resource management, clinical quality and safety, workforce development, performance management, and coordination of EMR training. The position may include direct clinical services to maintain advanced practice skills and competence. Travel to satellite clinics may be required.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current, active California state license to practice as an NP or PA.
National certification as an Advanced Practice Provider, such as ANCC or AANP certification for NPs or PA-C for PAs.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least 15 years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Significant experience in an oncology setting.
Proven leadership track record, strategic thinking, and ability to manage interprofessional teams.
Exceptional communication, team-building, and strategic decision-making skills.
Familiarity with healthcare management systems, EMR systems, and data analytics tools.
Understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance standards such as Joint Commission and CMS, and credentialing processes.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function as an effective team leader and work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to resolve customer issues calmly and professionally, with diplomacy and tact.
Strong customer service skills.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to satellite clinics when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Oncology-specific certification, such as OCN, CBCN, or CPHON, or commitment to obtain it within a specified timeframe.
At least 10 years of leadership or management experience is preferred.
Experience with OncoEMR, Epic, or Cerner.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with supervising physicians and provide consistent onsite clinical support.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with professionalism, accountability, and clear communication.
Provide leadership and guidance to APPs and foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
Serve as the primary liaison between APPs, physicians, and administrative leadership.
Develop and implement operational and strategic plans that align APP objectives with the practice’s vision and goals.
Manage departmental budgets and resources to support fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
Ensure APPs follow professional standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based oncology practice standards.
Lead and participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives, using data analytics to monitor performance and enhance patient care.
Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and guidelines for the oncology patient population.
Provide direct clinical services as needed to maintain advanced practice skills and competence.
Lead APP workforce planning, including recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies.
Oversee APP onboarding, orientation, and training.
Facilitate ongoing professional development and continuing education for the APP team.
Manage APP performance through annual evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
Coordinate EMR training for providers, including onboarding, workflow education, and ongoing system updates.
Collaborate with physicians and clinical leaders to optimize APP roles and utilization in the care delivery model.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to meet patient needs.
Represent the practice’s APP team in internal and external committees, task forces, and professional organizations.
Provide strong customer service and travel to satellite clinics when necessary.