Advanced Practice Provider

About the role

At The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, we believe outstanding patient care begins with providers who are supported, valued, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. We offer a flexible opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while enjoying a schedule designed to support work-life balance.

Schedule options

• Option 1: Full time, Monday–Friday schedule splitting time between hospitalist coverage and outpatient clinic, with flexible rounding in the morning or evening.
• Option 2: Part time schedule with daily inpatient rounding, ideal for those seeking greater work-life balance while maintaining continuity of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients via interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate patient care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care accurately and timely using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public to market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and records.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees for related job duties.
• Work at any company location as directed by the collaborating physician.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Master’s degree required.
• APRN or PA license in the appropriate state.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply.
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.

Core capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail with ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to work with sensitive and confidential material.
• Communication Skills: Strong command of English; effective oral, written, and presentation skills; active listening; ability to provide balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus; ability to build an engaging culture of quality and performance; strong business and political acumen; collaboration and partnerships.
• Self-Management: Effective time management, prioritization, stress management, and professional development; self-motivated with ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Travel

Less than 25%.