Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Ambulatory Surgical Oncology- GI/Sarcoma

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver health care in collaboration with a licensed physician. The role covers preventive care and management of acute or stable chronic conditions, within credentialing-approved practice.

Ambulatory surgery oncology focuses on GI and sarcoma cancers, offering open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches, aligned with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current APRN in Ohio with authority to practice.
• NP program that qualifies sitting for national certifying exam.
• Master of Science in Nursing.
• 0 years of relevant experience; 0–2 years in surgical/oncology preferred.
• PA-C path: NCCPA certification eligibility and Ohio licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in collaboration with licensed physician members.
• Care for patients in acute and chronic phases; education, counseling, and health promotion.
• Coordinate with oncology, surgery, pathology, radiology and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support ambulatory surgery oncology service in GI and sarcoma cancer management using open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program

PA-C program graduate

Eligible for Ohio licensure as APRN or PA-C

Job description

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred.

Alternative Qualifications (OR)

• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of surgical or oncology experience preferred.

The ambulatory surgery oncology service specializes in the surgical management of patient with history of GI and sarcoma cancers. The service specializes in the diagnosis, staging, and surgical management of a wide range of solid tumors using evidence-based techniques, including open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches when appropriate. Working collaboratively with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and other specialists, the team develops individualized treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.