Current certificate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Unrestricted license to practice
Oncology experience preferred but not required
National Certification required upon employment (for Nurse Practitioners)
Responsibilities
Document patient information and visit history in the electronic medical record
Conduct in-depth patient interviews and construct comprehensive medical histories
Perform or order diagnostic studies and interpret results
Develop and implement treatment plans
Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsy
Counsel patients and families on preventive care and treatment
Write medication orders, subject to physician countersignature
Monitor and update patient progress, notifying physicians of changes
Benefits
Attractive base compensation and bonus incentive
Opportunity to work with a leading oncology team
Supportive and dynamic work environment
Professional growth and continued education opportunities
Full Job Description
Base Salary with Opportunity for Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses
Advanced Practice Provider Role:
Performs physical examinations and treats common complications of cancer treatment, counsels patients and families and monitors patient progress. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.
Responsibilities include:
Ensure patient information, visit history, refer outs, lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and completely documented in the electronic medical record.
Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient's interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients' diseases.
Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
Performs procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.
Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and countersigning by physician.
Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition.
Will need hospital privileges to assist with call.
Minimum qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing
Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current and unrestricted license to practice.
Oncology experience preferred but not required.
National Certification required upon employment (Nurse Practitioners).
Why Join Us?
Attractive base compensation, bonus incentive, and benefits package.
Opportunity to work with a leading oncology team.
Supportive and dynamic work environment.
Professional growth and continued education opportunities.
Apply Today! If you are passionate about oncology and want to make a difference in patients' lives. We'd love to hear from you!
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Pay Transparency for salaried teammates
$120,000-$180,000 USD
About The Oncology Institute, Inc.
The Oncology Institute, Inc. is a medical group that specializes in cancer treatment. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Anaheim, California. The Oncology Institute provides a range of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. The company also offers supportive care services, such as pain management and nutrition counseling. The Oncology Institute has multiple locations throughout Southern California.
