Medical Oncology PA/NP - Rural

About the Role

This position is based in our Chaska clinic location, with regular travel to our Waconia clinic and Ridgeview Medical Center in Arlington, MN. This role is a perfect fit for anyone with a passion for rural healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
• Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls.
• May mentor new advanced practice providers.
• May precept APP students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education.
• Current Minnesota RN license and current certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing NP.
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effect of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in oncology preferred.

Physician Assistant

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
• Previous experience in oncology preferred.
• Current MN state licensure and current CPR certification required.
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effect of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking

Career growth and development, supportive team, and resources.

Pay

$100,000-$180,000 annually, prorated by FTE.

Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.