What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Hospitalist Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP or PA) position at Palo Verde Hematology Oncology LTD?
Description
Position Summary: The APP helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. This particular position would assist our Medical Oncology physicians in the East Valley by providing weekend hospital rounding and night call coverage.
General Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs complete evaluations on patients of all ages
- Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray and special studies
- Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data
- Develops a treatment plan for oncology conditions in accordance with current oncology practice and in conjunction with the oncologist
- Implements therapeutic intervention
- Provides appropriate follow-up care
- Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising oncologist or other healthcare professionals
- Adheres to “call” schedule as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
Hospital Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts daily rounds
- Evaluates care and order appropriate labs, special studies, IVs, diet, and therapeutic interventions required
- Formulates and implements discharge planning and clinical follow- up in conjunction with oncologist
- Dictates discharge summaries
- Evaluates and provides appropriate intervention (in conjunction with supervising physician) for ER and nursing home patients
Requirements
Education & Experience: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent PA program degree
- Current valid state medical license
- DEA/DPS license
- Previous Hematology/Oncology experience a plus but, not required.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities
Benefits: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- The practice is offering an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical malpractice insurance, 401K and health insurance.
