APP Surgical Oncology Fellow / 12 Month APP Fellowship Program

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

APP Surgical Oncology Fellow / 12 Month APP Fellowship Program

Note:  This is a 12-month-long APP Fellowship – Tentative target start Aug 2025 - full benefits - $75,000 salary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Physician Assistant (PA-C) Fellowship Program is an innovative initiative, offering licensed APRNs or PA-Cs the opportunity to specialize in the evaluation, management, and treatment of surgical oncology patients.

The fellowship will be learning-based within multiple departments at Moffitt Cancer Center including GI, GU, Sarcoma, Ortho, Plastics, Cutaneous, Thoracic, and Acute Care. The APRN/PA-C will be training in the operating room for first assist responsibilities. In addition to first assist training the fellow will also be training in the ambulatory and inpatient care areas. The fellowship includes two elective rotations.

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Fellow provides patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise, advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Fellowship Goals:

• To prepare and train advance practice professionals to function as clinical experts in the complex environment of surgical oncology care.
• Provide training and education to successfully transition from academia or clinical practice to a specialty oncology clinical practice.
• To produce highly skilled and specialized APPs in the operating room/ clinical setting, reduce turnover, increase satisfaction, and improve clinical competence.

Position Highlights:

• Assists physicians with the evaluation, management, and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients with different medical problems, procedures, and co-morbidities.
• Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission, and who takes pride in delivering world-class patient care in a collaborative, learning environment.
• The successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient-focused provider. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
• Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
• May perform minor surgical procedures within scope of practice.
• Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
• Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.
• Research project and poster/podium presentation.
• Participation in Tumor boards and other educational venues weekly.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program along with board certification in APRN or PA-C.
• Be licensed as an APRN or Physician Assistant in the state of Florida one month prior to fellowship start date.
• Must be currently certified in BLS and maintain certifications while in the fellowship.
• Under Florida law if the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is licensed and practicing, the APRN must have an established written protocol authorizing the APRN to perform certain functions.
• For PAs, they must have a PA prescribing notification documentation filled out and sent to the State for those Physicians that they may work with and prescribe medications.
• Experience in oncology or general surgery; critical care experience is a plus.

Additional Information

An applicant for this position, who will be or is seeking Florida licensure by endorsement, must not have any National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports, unless the applicant has successfully appealed to have their name removed from the NPDB. 

An applicant is encouraged to conduct a NPDB Self-Query before proceeding with an employment application: https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/pract/howToGetStarted.jsp

Salary : $75,000