Physician Assist for Valdese Cancer Center

Job Description 

UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our Blue Ridge Cancer Center

HIGHLIGHTS

• Practice within a rural community
• Access to a broad scope of specialist within UNC Health Network
• A well respected organization in the community and across the state

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensure Requirements  

• Completion of an accredited graduate –level Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) in the state of North Carolina or eligible.
• Board certification if required by the Department

Professional Experience Requirements:

•  At least 3 year as a NP is preferred.
• Prefer candidates with past experience in Hematology and or oncology setting

Job duties and expectations:

• See a variety of hematology and oncology patients, including managing a benign hematology caseload
• See pretreat patients prior to chemotherapy treatments
• Complete all chemo education with patients prior to new or changing treatments
• Support the medical oncologist to see any patients that are having symptoms or concerns
• Review patient labs and test results to approve treatments

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction and care of patients
• Documentation of medical records for accurate billing

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary plus incentives
• Health insurance and Retirement Plans
• ETOP: Vacation/ Holiday/ Sick Time
• CME Allowance

I look forward to assisting you with your career at UNC Health Blue Ridge and the wonderful opportunities we have to offer!

If you have questions about this opportunity or others please reach out to Chloe’ Pilgrim, Provider Recruiter chloe.pilgrim@unchealth.unc.edu