NP/PA - Surgical Oncology (Specialized in HPB) - Minneapolis, MN

Job description

ASAP Start

In need of a locum APP (NP or PA) surgical oncology candidate specializing in Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic- (HPB).

This would be M-F IP coverage.

The facility is widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care. Some of the program’s strengths include:
• >50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year.
• #1 in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina’s surgical oncology practice.
• #1 breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
• Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.
• 17 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Key Position Details:

- The role will provide independent outpatient care, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment and support. This includes coordinating pre- and post-surgical care for our patients, collaborating closely with surgeons, and ensuring seamless communication.
- This role also provides inpatient care.
- Assisting in the OR when necessary, handling tasks such as patient prepping, assisting during surgical procedures, and closure.
- Performing various procedures, including wound care and drain care/removal.

Job Description:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Participates in health care team
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.

• Full Time Hours
• No Call
• 3 month contract