APP- High Risk Breast Program

Sentara Healthcare, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the High Risk Breast Program at Sentara Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk, Virginia. This role focuses on proactive care and risk assessment for individuals at elevated risk for breast cancer, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in breast health, strong patient counseling skills, and knowledge of genetic risk factors. Enrollment in a high-risk certification course is required. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient education and care.

Qualifications

• Expertise in breast health, cancer prevention, and women's health.
• Strong skills in patient counseling and genetic risk assessment.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and longitudinal follow-ups for patients at elevated risk.
• Provide education and coordination of care for breast cancer prevention.
• Utilize validated risk assessment models to identify high-risk individuals.

Skills

Breast health expertise

Patient counseling

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Cancer prevention

Knowledge of genetic mutations

Education

Enrollment in a 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-102033