ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - RADIATION ONCOLOGY at Aultman Health Foundation – CANTON, Ohio

Advanced Practice Provider - Radiation Oncology Department

Job Summary: An exempt position responsible for providing radiation oncology specialty care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

Radiation Oncology Specific Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Radiation Oncology Medical Director.
• Provides compassionate expert-level care to the patients of the center.
• Collaborates with Radiation Oncology Center physicians to optimize care and outcomes of patients.
• Works directly with clinical and technical staff in a courteous and professional manner as part of a team for optimal center efficiency.
• Communicates with referring team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provides timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of center and hospital visits.
• Collaborates with clinical trials to ensure patients on study are seen and documented appropriately.
• Collaborates with cancer navigators and support services for optimal outcomes.

Education/Certification/Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree required.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of professional experience in a clinic setting, plus one year of APP experience (preferred, but not required).

Other Requirements:

• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority or current state physician assistant license with DEA certification
• Current CPR certification