Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

A leading healthcare facility in Upstate New York is seeking a compassionate Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to join their expanding oncology team in Jefferson County. In this role, the NP/PA will provide comprehensive cancer care, including prevention, health promotion, management of acute and chronic illness, and education and support for patients and families.

About the Opportunity:

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: Standard business hours

Specialty: Oncology

Responsibilities:

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

Assess patients' physical and psychological status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies

Conduct patient examinations and collect physical condition information

Order medical equipment, supplies, and various diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays, CT scans)

Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, including disease diagnosis and appropriate care plans

Provide patient care, including administering injections, immunizations, wound care, and prescribing medications and therapies under supervision

Interpret and evaluate findings from diagnostic studies, ensuring therapeutic plans align with patients' ongoing care needs

Document patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes, and follow-up letters

Qualifications:

Current NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification

Oncology experience and knowledge

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification