Oncology Survivorship Physician Assistant

Survivorship

The provider will provide comprehensive, evidence-based survivorship care consistent with guidelines from credible organizations (ASCO, NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship) as well as accreditation standards for survivorship (ACOS’ Commission on Cancer and NAPBC).

Conducts cancer surveillance for recurrence or new primaries through appropriate screening, examination, and diagnostic coordination.

Assesses and manages long-term and late-term effects of cancer treatment including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sexual health concerns.

Provides preventative health services and education to survivors (screening, risk assessments, immunizations, etc.), focusing on wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle modification after a cancer diagnosis; offers educational support for patients and families, health team members, and the community.

Responsibilities

Helps develop and maintain departmental and intradepartmental policies, procedures and standards of care for survivorship.

Provides regular reporting of program performance metrics.

Works with physicians and other providers to effectively transition patients to the survivorship clinic and to back to primary care.