Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology- FT Day (10 Hours)

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgery and surgical oncology team, in a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. The APP conducts history taking, exams and post‑operative management, coordinating care with surgeons and residents.

The position offers learning opportunities, research, tumor board participation and mentorship, with a four‑day, 10‑hour work week and no call or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Administers medications according to formulary protocol or supervising physician orders; handles prescriptions as directed.
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests and imaging; coordinates further testing as needed.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and collaborates on post‑operative orders and care plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Stanford Health Care

Oct 28, 2026

$91 - $121/hour

Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgery/ surgical oncology team. Our specialty practice focuses on surgical treatment of patients with malignancies involving the upper GI tract, liver, pancreas, bile ducts and peritoneal lining as well as non-cancerous conditions including pancreatitis and complex gallbladder and bile duct disorders. Our team has advanced expertise in complex surgical techniques including minimally invasive and robotic surgery and HIPEC.

The APP will work alongside a team of attending surgeons and residents in a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. The APP will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, including obtaining a history/ physical exam, management of patients in the post-operative setting, evaluation of acute complaints, coordination of care and discharge planning. In the inpatient setting, the APP is encouraged to learn/ perform bedside procedures and assist in surgery if desired. This is a challenging, exciting and rewarding position with great potential for growth and an opportunity to be an integral part of a cohesive team. The job is a four day/week, 10-hour day without call or weekends. Opportunities for additional learning, research, participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and mentoring are available for the interested APP.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. Other responsibilities include consultation with specialist physicians and other team members regarding findings/changes in patient condition, initiation and adjustment of post-operative orders in collaboration with the physician, documentation of patient care/procedures per policy, and ensuring longitudinal communications with the outpatient team and referring providers.

This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. Locations
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What you will do

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off‑label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement - Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications

PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and

BLS - Basic Life Support and

DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees:

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C‑I‑CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

**Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in****all of **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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