Solid Tumor Medicine APP

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center•Fort Bridger, WY

2d•$126,102 - $138,732

About The Position

The Solid Tumor Medicine APP evaluates, treats, and manages acute and chronic phases of illness in patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Care includes assessing physical symptoms, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. The APP provides continued care throughout the patient's medical journey and educates and mentors Advanced Practice Provider I staff and other clinical personnel, including nursing staff, residents, fellows, healthcare interns, and students. The position has a base salary and geographic differential. The combined starting salary is $126,102 annually for Advanced Practice Provider I (Grade 28). The combined starting salary is $138,732 annually for Advanced Practice Provider II (Grade 30), which requires two years of qualifying progressively responsible Advanced Practice Provider experience.

Requirements

Qualify through either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant educational path.
Nurse Practitioner path: hold a New York State Registered Nurse license, current New York State Nurse Practitioner certification, national Nurse Practitioner certification recognized by HCFA, and a master's or higher-level degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistant path: hold a New York State Physician Assistant license and national Physician Assistant certification recognized by the New York State Education Department, and have either a bachelor's or higher-level degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a bachelor's or higher-level degree plus a recognized Physician Assistant Certificate Program.
Have the equivalent of two years of full-time, progressively responsible Advanced Practice Provider experience in a service line at Roswell Park or at a cancer care or acute care facility recognized as comparable by Roswell Park.
Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of appointment as a condition of continued employment.
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as meeting acceptable educational standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and manage acute and chronic phases of illness in patients.
Assess patients' physical symptoms.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications.
Provide continued care throughout the patient's medical journey.
Educate and mentor Advanced Practice Provider I staff and clinical personnel, including nursing staff, residents, fellows, healthcare interns, and students.