APP High Risk Breast Program

Sentara Healthcare, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, VA is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their High Risk Breast Program. This role focuses on cancer risk assessment, patient education, and implementing preventive care strategies.

The ideal candidate should have expertise in breast health and oncology, collaborating with a team to provide comprehensive patient management for those at elevated risk of breast cancer. Familiarity with genetic counseling is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Expertise in breast health, cancer prevention, genetics, women's health, oncology, or survivorship care.
• Strong skills in patient counseling and risk assessment.
• Experience in working within a prevention-focused care model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and management of high-risk patients.
• Provide evidence-based risk screening and prevention strategies.
• Educate patients on breast cancer prevention and lifestyle modifications.

Skills

Breast health expertise

Cancer prevention knowledge

Patient counseling skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Population health management

Education

Advanced Practice Provider Certification

Enrollment in high risk certification course

Job description

# APP High Risk Breast ProgramApply Now## Opportunity CriteriaProfessionNurse Practitioner, Physician AssistantSpecialtyOncologyLoan RepaymentNot SpecifiedSalary RangeNot SpecifiedEmployment TypeNot SpecifiedBonuses OfferedNegotiable## Job DescriptionThe High Risk Breast Program at Sentara Brock Cancer Center is a specialized outpatient clinic dedicated to risk assessment, education, and proactive care for individuals at elevated risk for breast cancer. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, management, and longitudinal follow-up of individuals at elevated risk for developing breast cancer. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the APP provides evidence-based risk assessment, screening, prevention, surveillance, patient education, and care coordination services designed to promote early detection and reduce breast cancer risk.The APP will provide care for patients across the continuum of risk management, including:* Individuals identified as high risk through validated risk assessment models (e.g., Tyrer-Cuzick, Gail).* Patients with hereditary cancer syndromes or known pathogenic genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM).* Individuals with significant personal or family histories of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or other hereditary cancers.* Patients seeking education and counseling regarding breast cancer prevention, screening, lifestyle modification, and risk-reduction strategies.The ideal APP possesses expertise in breast health, cancer prevention, genetics, women's health, oncology, or survivorship care and demonstrates strong skills in patient counseling, risk assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and population health management within a prevention-focused care modelEnrollment in a high risk certification course, such as City of Hope Intensive Course in Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment, is required## Facility & Address* ###### Sentara Brock Cancer Center* 6251 East Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk VA 23502## LinksLanding Page## Contact Information#### Marsha Hurt Recruiter* Phone:[phone]* Email:Click to email#### JR-102031