Exciting Opportunity at Cancer Center of South Florida for a Hematology/Oncology APP with Melanoma Experience
Updated 12/04/25
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Physician
Hematology/Oncology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The Hematology/Oncology APP functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a physician led health team and is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically blood disorders, blood cancers, and solid tumor cancers along with cancer patients in active treatment. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. He/she works with administration, nursing, and our physicians, to assure safe, effective, quality-driven patient care and to promote educational and research missions.
Hematology/Oncology APP is dedicated to assisting patients and their families as they cope with various forms of cancer. The Hematology/Oncology APP is trained to manage the physical and psychological needs of the oncology patient and his or her family. They will provide primary, acute or tertiary care in a variety of medical settings including but not limited to private practice, hospitals, cancer care centers, and palliative care centers. They may also work collaboratively with educational programs on cancer prevention and similar topics.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of oncology/hematology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
Establish medical diagnoses in collaboration with physician.
Oversee treatment infusions and supportive care needs.
Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive care, imaging, labs, procedures, and medications.
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
Communicates effectively with referring and primary health care providers.
Manage independent outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians.
Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice.
Participate in medical oncology/hematology specific clinical quality and research projects.
Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans.
Participates in learning opportunities.
Provider is expected to participate in on-call and hospital rounds with physician on assigned days and additional coverage as needed, this is including and not limited to holidays, weekends, and week days.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
OR
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
APRN:
Active RN and APNP license in State of Florida.
Active board certification as a NP in: Adult; Adult/Gerontology, Acute Care; Family.
OR
PA:
Active PA license in State of Florida.
Active PA board certification.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) softwares, Microsoft Office Applications, and the ability to operate basic Internet software. The individual should be able to operate a computer in order to accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments. Must use the internet to access schedules, research insurance information, etc. Work requires extensive work using a computer.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be competent in; Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus, Professionalism, Productivity, Thoroughness, Coordination, Deadline-Oriented, Internal Communications, and Reporting Skills.
Must have:
Excellent oral and written communication skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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