Advanced Practice Provider Benign Hematology, Cancer Center (Full Time) Outpatient

The GW Cancer Center is committed to driving transformational research, personalized therapy, family-centered care and cancer policy in the Nation’s Capital. Our vision is to become a leading innovator in basic, population, and clinical research and become a premier destination for personalized cancer care. Ultimately, the purpose of the GW Cancer Center is to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.

Please note:

• Strongly prefer APP oncology or hematology experience.
• APP experience in the following acute care settings is a plus: ED, ICU, or Step-Down.
• Outpatient setting M-F with administrative time allocated accordingly. 

Position Summary

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses; and counseling. The Advanced Practice Provider will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
• Performs history and physical examination of patients.
• Writes prescriptions, orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
• Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
• Documents findings in the medical record.
• Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
• Provides education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
• Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• NP: A Master's degree in nursing and completion of an approved course of study as a nurse practitioner.
• PA: A Master's degree as a physician assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a physician assistant.

Licensure

• Current NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant are necessary.
• Current ANCC certification and D.C. licensure as an NP are necessary.

Experience

• Strongly prefer APP  experience in oncology or hematology settings.
• App experience in the following acute care settings is a plus: ED, ICU, or Step-Down
• New grads will be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.