Advanced Practice Provider - Radiation Oncology

Astera Cancer Care; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Georgia is hiring a full-time Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to work with radiation oncologists and the care team to support oncology patients through treatment planning, symptom management, survivorship, and follow-up care.

The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients, perform order interpretation, prescribe medications, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, with a focus on compassionate patient-centered care and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license in GA.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and other staff on care plans.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans within scope of practice and protocols.
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies as allowed by state regulations.
• Perform follow-up visits and monitor response to treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaborative care

EMR documentation

GA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians - who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

Job Description:

Job Summary: University Cancer and Blood Center is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant. The Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, nursing staff, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy. The APP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, educating, and managing patients throughout the continuum of cancer care, including consultation, treatment planning, symptom management, survivorship, and follow-up care.

We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate new and established patients in collaboration with radiation oncologists.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans within scope of practice and established protocols.
• Manage acute and chronic treatment-related side effects associated with radiation therapy.
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform follow-up visits and monitor treatment response and patient progress.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, palliative care, and other specialists.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate patient care across the cancer treatment continuum.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, potential side effects, and symptom management strategies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current NP or PA License in the state of GA
• Previous experience is preferred
• Ability to work independently and closely with a team

Benefits:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we offer eligible employees an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Vacation and Sick time 401K Profit Sharing Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage Accident Insurance Critical Care Policy Hospital Indemnity

University Cancer & Blood Center has been Northeast Georgia’s leading cancer and hematology treatment center for over 40 years. Our highly skilled medical professionals, whose backgrounds include working at the nation’s leading cancer centers, provide every patient with the most advanced cancer care available in an atmosphere of care and compassion.