Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program
Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Experience in oncology or surgical specialties preferred
Strong interest in gastrointestinal and soft tissue oncology
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and patient care skills
Responsibilities
Provide care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies
Assist in the operating room for various surgical procedures
Conduct rounds on post-operative patients in the hospital
Manage post-operative wound care and pain relief
Collaborate with consulting physicians for patient care
Coordinate patient discharges from the hospital
Evaluate new consults and follow-up with existing patients
Benefits
Monday to Friday work schedule
Shared night and weekend call responsibilities
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Exposure to advanced surgical techniques and oncology care
Supportive work culture focused on patient outcomes
Full Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Section of Surgical Oncology. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in oncology and surgical specialties.
Responsibilities Include:
Patient population: Providing care for patients with malignant and complex conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (including liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and stomach), skin, and soft tissues (including melanoma and sarcoma)
Inpatient care:
First-assistant in the OR (robot, laparoscopic, open cases).
Rounding on patients in the acute post-operative phase who are admitted to the hospital for surgical oncology and colorectal surgery
Post-operative wound care and pain management
Timely collaboration with consulting physicians
Coordinating discharges from the hospital
Evaluation of new consults.
Outpatient Care: evaluates new and existing patients in collaboration with staff physicians, as well as a multidisciplinary team, completes outpatient documentation in a timely fashion, and performs clinic procedures as applicable.
Hours: Monday - Friday
Shared night and weekend call: home call for service during the week, and weekend call with inpatient rounding and OR coverage for emergency cases.
Primary Location:
Downtown - BMDA Building
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals, urgent care centers, and outpatient facilities in Florida. The organization was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. Baptist Health provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence. Baptist Health is also involved in various community outreach programs and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
