Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Ambulatory Surgical Oncology- GI/Sarcoma

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About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The APP collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to deliver a full scope of patient care, focusing on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

The ambulatory surgery oncology service specializes in the surgical management of patients with a history of GI and sarcoma cancers. The service focuses on diagnosis, staging, and surgical management of a wide range of solid tumors using evidence-based techniques, including open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches. The APP will work collaboratively with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients during acute and chronic phases of illness.
• Deliver education and counseling to individuals and families.
• Promote health prevention and wellness initiatives.
• Refer patients to other health care providers and community resources as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a licensed physician and multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred.

OR

• Master’s prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred.