Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient Hematology Oncology
Geisinger · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the physician assistant.
Job Duties
- Affirms and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
- Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
- Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
- Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
- Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
- Communicates with collaborating physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
- Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
- Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Position Details
- Education: Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
- Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)