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Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner needed in Nebraska
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Oncology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Nebraska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/17/21
- Specialty: Oncology NP/PA
- Type: Permanent
- Location: Nebraska
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Full Time; Salaried Position – not a timed forty (40) hour workweek.
- Shift: Varied Shifts Available
- Salary: $106,828 and up depending on experience
- EMR: Epic
Required Skills
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care. Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, Physicians, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Workday
- A typical workday begins and ends helping physicians to see patients. PAs will see patients individually with Physician supervision..
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records, interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Orders appropriate medications (including but limited to: chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, IV medication, IM/SQ medication, supportive care medication) based on the patients' treatment/therapy plan as prescribed by the Physician.
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Provides call coverage with Physician.
- Rounds on patients at Great Plains Health.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.