Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its growing outpatient oncology clinic in Goldsboro, North Carolina. New grads are welcome. Scheduling is Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends and no call.
Employment Description: Manage patients who are undergoing treatment and monitor them after treatment is complete. Provide timely and efficient treatment by helping to facilitate physician productivity. They serve as a liaison for hematology and oncology patients and care management staff such that all members of the team are able to meet the clinical and emotional needs of their patients. Provide medical care under the supervision of a physician.
- responsibilities include assessing and treating follow-up hematology and oncology patients
- completing survivorship care plans
- providing symptom management services
- supervising chemotherapy under the physician's direction
- Manage acute care visits
- Maintain an environment of safety for patients, self and others
- Obtain histories and perform a complete or problem focused physical examination of patients
- Order/perform evaluate, interpret and integrate findings of diagnostic tests and procedures to formulate health management plans
- Discuss patient care needs with physicians and/or other health professionals
- Evaluate and make recommendations for patient/family health management plans with full consideration of patient safety needs under the direction of the supervising physician
- Refer patients to physicians or to specialized healthcare resources for consultation/treatment as appropriate
- Provide patient/family education and counseling
- Prescribe medication as permitted by the N.C. Board of Medical Examiners and/or the N.C. Board of Nursing
- Maintaining patients' medical records according to established standards and documents in a systematic, accurate and succinct format and reviewing these records with supervisory physicians on a routine basis
- Participating in continuing education and/or continuing medical education as required by licensing bodies and medical staff bylaws
Education and Experience
Physician Assistants: Must have and maintain certification through Academy of Physician (AAPA).
Nurse Practitioners: Must have and maintain certification through the NC Board of Nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Work Location: In person