PA-C or ARNP: High-Risk Liver and Pancreas Cancer Screening Clinic

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

22d•$190,270 - $195,464•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Cancer Institute is launching a High-Risk Liver and Pancreas Cancer Screening (HRLPCS) Clinic, designed to identify, evaluate, and longitudinally manage patients at elevated risk for hepatocellular carcinoma and pancreatic cancer. Concurrently, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgical volume continues to grow, creating increased demand for inpatient rounding, consult coverage, and weekend availability. This position will be approximately 70% clinic and 30% inpatient. To support this expansion, we are seeking a Surgical Nurse Practitioner or PA-C to serve as a foundational member of this specialty service line at Tacoma General Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to help build and shape a program while practicing within a highly collaborative, well-resourced cancer institute.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Washington State Physician Assistant license by the time of employment
DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Has specialized training or practice focused on surgical oncology, colorectal training preferred.

Responsibilities

First assist in the operating room approximately 30%
Conduct and manage outpatient clinic visits
Provide pre- and post-operative inpatient and outpatient care
Participate in consult coverage and rounding
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary oncology and surgical team
Help establish workflows, protocols, and best practices for a new specialty clinic
First assist in surgical procedures and provide perioperative care.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical exams.
Supports surgical oncologists in both inpatient and outpatient settings, contributing to improved access, continuity, and outcomes for oncology patients.
On call for practice and ER as needed for the practice.
Independently manages hospital-based care and outpatients.
Has specialized training or practice focused on surgical oncology, colorectal training preferred.
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with colorectal surgical oncologists.
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging.
Coordinates patient care with other specialties.
Supervises RN and MAs in the treatment of surgical patients.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and recovery.
Participate in tumor boards, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
Document all patient interactions and clinical decisions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Stay current with best practices, emerging therapies, and clinical guidelines through continuing education and training.