Advanced Practice Provider

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for outpatient Medical Oncology in Marrero, LA. The role focuses on comprehensive medical care, symptom management, survivorship, and coordinated care with supervising physicians.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, chemotherapy education visits, and thorough documentation. Oncology experience and BLS certification are preferred to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current LA NP or PA licensure.
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
• Oncology experience preferred (outpatient oncology highly desirable).
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the medical oncology team.
• Perform billable chemotherapy education visits (Chemo School), ensuring patients and caregivers understand treatment plans and potential side effects.
• Manage follow-up and survivorship visits, addressing long‑term care needs and patient wellness.
• Provide expert symptom management and toxicity assessments, intervening promptly to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care and support patient navigation across services and specialties.
• Accurately complete clinical documentation and order management in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and supportive care resources.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

National NP certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner ,Physician Assistant - Outpatient – Medical Oncology

Location:

Outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic

Marrero, LA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Outpatient – Medical Oncology plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care within an oncology outpatient setting. This advanced practice provider is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care, conducting assessments, and managing treatment plans for oncology patients under the guidance and collaboration of supervising physicians.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, implements preventive health measures, and develops individualized treatment strategies aligned with established clinical guidelines. This role emphasizes symptom management, survivorship care, patient education, and seamless care coordination across the oncology care continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the medical oncology team
• Perform billable chemotherapy education visits (“Chemo School”), ensuring patients and caregivers understand treatment plans and potential side effects
• Manage follow‑up and survivorship visits, addressing long‑term care needs and patient wellness
• Provide expert symptom management and toxicity assessments, intervening promptly to optimize patient outcomes
• Coordinate care and support patient navigation across services and specialties
• Accurately complete clinical documentation and order management in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and supportive care resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• or Physician Assistant Studies
• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in the state of Louisiana
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• Oncology experience preferred (outpatient oncology highly desirable)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment

Why Join Us?

• Mission‑driven organization focused on compassionate, high‑quality oncology care
• Collaborative outpatient oncology environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long‑term relationships with patients
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits