Advanced Practice Provider - Hereditary Cancer at Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hereditary Risk Assessment & Early Detection APP works with an interdisciplinary team and provides screening to patients at risk for hereditary cancer and other syndromes. They will facilitate genetic testing, high-risk screening and surveillance, and assists with the transfer of care to the appropriate teams, services, or departments as needed. The APP interprets significance & implications of risk assessment test results and provides counseling & support. They work collaboratively with the treatment team for care coordination. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice and under the supervision of an attending physician.

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive hereditary cancer risk assessments through evaluation of personal medical history, oncology diagnoses, pathology findings, and multigenerational family pedigrees to accurately identify patients who meet evidence-based criteria for genetic testing and preventive oncology intervention.
• Determines appropriate germline genetic testing strategies; obtains informed consent; and orders and coordinates testing to ensure accurate diagnostic evaluation of hereditary cancer syndromes and timely initiation of care planning.
• Interprets genetic test results including pathogenic variants, likely pathogenic variants, variants of uncertain significance (VUS), and negative findings and integrates results into individualized oncology care plans to guide treatment implications, targeted therapy eligibility, and long-term risk management.
• Develops and implements personalized cancer surveillance and risk-reduction strategies including enhanced screening protocols, chemoprevention, and specialty referrals to reduce cancer incidence and support early detection.
• Provides comprehensive genetic counseling and education regarding hereditary cancer risk, inheritance patterns, testing implications, and medical management options to support informed decision-making for patients and families.
• Collaborates with oncology and multidisciplinary specialty providers to incorporate hereditary risk findings into treatment planning, survivorship care, and precision medicine pathways to ensure coordinated, guideline-concordant patient management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, biology, social sciences, or a related field
• Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program in nursing or genetic counseling

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

• RN licensure and NP certification (ANCC/AANP)
• AOCNP preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by American Board of Genetic Counseling preferred
• Licensed Genetic Counselor(LGC or LCGC) preferred
• Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Certificate from National Society of Genetic Counselors preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in healthcare, preferably in a clinical setting
• Minimum of 2 years’ providing genetic counseling in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of family tree hereditary and risk assessment tools