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About the Practice:
California Cancer Associates of Research and Excellence (cCARE) is a community-based medical practice that cares for all kinds of oncology patients. Here in Fresno, we have a large clinic with sixteen physicians who address the full spectrum of cancer sites. Our providers offer treatment planning, surgery, chemotherapy, palliative care, and more. We also have radiation therapy and clinical trials. For more information, visit: www.ccare.com
Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver direct medical management within scope of license, in collaboration with medical oncologists at California Cancer Associates (cCARE).
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems. Strives to maintain consistency of quality patient care.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, consulting with physician advisor when indicated; evaluates diagnoses, and manages certain illnesses and conditions; orders appropriate laboratory studies; identifies appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions; refers or consults with other physicians.
- Conducts hospital consults & participates in rounding of inpatients if needed.
- Develops and implements patient education activities.
- Builds trusting relationships with patients and referring providers.
- Provides leadership in care coordination and serves as a clinical resource to medical assistants and chemotherapy nurse.
- Enhances professional growth through reviewing current literature, attending educational meetings, and workshops.
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
- Master’s Degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies
- Interest in oncology
- EMR / computer skills
Required Certification/Licensure (for NPs):
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- California Nurse Practitioner License
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 6 months of hire
- DEA within 6 months of hire
- National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification through accrediting body
- Current Basic Life Support
Required Certification/Licensure (for PAs):
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends, as necessary).
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program
- NCCPA board certified
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
- Current DEA controlled substance licenses.
- Complete 100 hours of CME according to the national regulations during each 2-year period of employment.
- Minimum of one-year practicing as a Physician Assistant within the past 2 years.
Additional Information:
- Base compensation: commensurate with experience
- Benefits: medical/vision/dental insurance coverage; malpractice coverage; PTO; professional fees/CME allowance; 401K
- Job Status: Full-time, 32 hours a week (negotiable)
- 2+ year commitment preferred
- Mission-driven towards comprehensive patient care, i.e., a desire to develop depth in caring for patient as a whole and setting down roots in the provider community.
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Calm under pressure; problem-solving skills
- Clinical curiosity
- As a condition of employment, staff is required to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Address: 7130 North Millbrook Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
Pay: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Oncology
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- NP-C or PA-C certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Victorville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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