Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – MMG Breast Oncology Department – Surgical Oncology Clinic
Based in the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG) Breast Oncology Department, the full time outpatient based Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) provides patient care under the auspices of the MMG, and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Position Highlights:
§ Assists physicians with the evaluation, management and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients with different medical problems, procedures and co-morbidities.
§ Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s).
The Ideal Candidate:
§ Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission, and who takes pride in delivering world-class patient care in a collaborative, learning environment.
§ The successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient focused provider.
Responsibilities:
§ Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care.
§ Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.
§ Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.
§ May perform minor surgical procedures within scope of practice.
§ Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.
§ Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.
Credentials and Qualifications:
§ Bachelor’s degree at minimum; master’s degree preferred.
§ Graduate of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.
§ Active FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and certification by the appropriate accreditation body.
§ Active BLS (must be AHA approved)
§ Experience in oncology or general internal medicine; field-specific experience preferred.
Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute · MMG Breast Onc
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 730am-5pm