Advanced Practice Clinician – Breast Surgery (Ambulatory)

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the ambulatory Breast Surgery team.

The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to perform comprehensive assessments, manage complex patients, and implement evidenced-based plans of care in an outpatient setting.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, national board certification, and BLS, with opportunities to contribute to education and research.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete history and physicals and documents in the medical record.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and data as indicated.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary health care team in ambulatory breast surgery.
• Identifies and addresses risks for acute and chronically ill patients and plans appropriate interventions.
• Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapies and may perform advanced procedures within privileges.
• Documents progress notes, plans of care, and discharge summaries timely.

Education

Master’s Degree

National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the ambulatory Breast Surgery team.

The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to perform comprehensive assessments, manage complex patients, and implement evidenced-based plans of care in an outpatient setting.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, national board certification, and BLS, with opportunities to contribute to education and research.