Oncology Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

Aria Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Oncology ambulatory practice as an APP, collaborating with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide comprehensive cancer care.

The role emphasizes assessment, management, diagnosis, and planning of care, with responsibilities including patient histories, orders, data collection, documentation in the medical record, and performing advanced procedures within privileges when indicated.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete history and physicals, documents in the medical record.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Serves as first responder for patient status changes and initiates necessary interventions.
• Assesses risks in acute and complex chronic patients, including medications, nutrition, and fluid balance.

Education

Master’s Degree

National Board Certification (Acute Care NP or PA)

BLS certification

Job description

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Oncology ambulatory practice as an APP, collaborating with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide comprehensive cancer care.

The role emphasizes assessment, management, diagnosis, and planning of care, with responsibilities including patient histories, orders, data collection, documentation in the medical record, and performing advanced procedures within privileges when indicated.