APRN Hospitalist (Northside)

American Oncology Network, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with 100% match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Oncology Network is seeking a qualified APRN or PA to support inpatient oncology services as a hospitalist. The role involves rounds, admissions/discharges, and on-call support, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited NP/PA degree, a Master’s, and prescriptive privileges with board certification. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Master’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in inpatient hospital rounds and care.
• Assess patients, order and interpret tests, and plan treatments.
• Document treatment plans and outcomes and capture charges.
• Communicate effectively with care teams and refer to specialists as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Oncology Consultants - Willowbrook

Hiring Range: $92,500.00 - $152,875.00

This Hospitalist will support the Northside of Houston for Oncology Consultants.

Position Summary

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

Key Performance Areas

KPA 1 – Inpatient support

• Conduct hospital rounds.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Provide on-call support.

KPA 2 – Assessment

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining a comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
• Refer patient to appropriate sources of care as clinically indicated.

KPA 3 – Documentation

• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
• Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds the scope of practice and /or expertise.
• Capture charges in a timely manner.

KPA 4 – Communication

• Effectively communicate with admitting and referring team.
• Triage and respond to all forms of communication in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program
• Master’s degree required

Certifications/Licenses

• APRN or PA license in appropriate state
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
• Maintain Board Certification
• Current BLS

Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, Oncology required

Core Capabilities

Analysis & Critical Thinking

• Critical thinking skills including solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.

Communication Skills

• Good command of the English language.
• Second language is an asset but not required.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.

Customer Service & Organizational Awareness

• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.

Self-Management

• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Travel

• 0%

Standard Core Workdays/Hours

• Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

About AONN

#AONN American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.