Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

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Presbyterian Medical Group’s Gynecologic Oncology team seeks a Physician Assistant or surgically-trained Nurse Practitioner to join our growing group. We are looking for an APC to focus on our inpatient panel and assist in surgery, though the position also has opportunities to see patients in clinic.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights

• Responsibilities will include inpatient management and rounding, assisting in surgery, post-op care, patient education, assisting with new consults, oversight of chemotherapy infusions, and management of side effects.
• The oncology center’s team of gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, oncology certified nurses, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, palliative providers, social workers, psychologist, dietitians, and research team members work together to incorporate the latest research and treatment options to create the best treatment plan for each patient.
• Presbyterian’s dynamic community program treats over 2,200 new patients each year.
• Our practice sees 14-30 clinic patients and on average 3-10 inpatients daily at present and is looking to grow. Our surgeons currently each operate approximately 2 days per week.
• One weekend of call per month, supported by a nurse triage team that filters patient calls.
• Our ideal candidate is a team-player, patient-focused, and willing to jump in and contribute to help our group to grow.

Summary:
Provide advisory services to patients with oncology diseases requiring surgical interventions. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment per protocol. Will take 1st call with physician back up and round on post-operative patients

Responsibilities:
*Evaluates and assesses patients for surgery and post-operatively as directed by the supervising physician.
*Use appropriate judgment to work autonomously and collaborate with the healthcare team to manage patient care throughout the continuum in a variety of settings, namely, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Radiology.
*Conducts hospital rounds on assigned preoperative and post-operative patents.
*Dictates specific notes as directed by supervising physician (e.g. consultation notes, follow-up notes.
*Screens symptom calls and treats as needed
*Serves as health care resources and patient advocate and performs other functions as required.

What We’re Seeking

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or nursing; New Mexico Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License; NCCPA, ANCCP, or AANP certification required.
• Outstanding patient care qualities, highly motivated with an interest to grow the practice.
• Patient-focused and willing to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a medical license to practice in the state of New Mexico.
• Surgical first-assist experience preferred.

Accreditations:

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Quality Practice Initiative (QOPI)
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
• American College of Radiology- Radiation Oncology

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

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Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

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