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NOVA hemoncology

Hematology and Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

NOVA hemoncology, Woodbridge, Virginia, us, 22195


Northern Virginia Hematology and Oncology Associates is seeking a Full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our busy and growing outpatient offices located in Woodbridge and Manassas.

The ideal candidate would have Hematology and Oncology experience. Our new NP/PA hire will be working in a challenging and progressive work environment with two top tier, Board Certified Oncologists.

The expected start date will be based on successful completion of hospital credentialing. The position offers a competitive salary, 401K, and benefits. This candidate will join our pool of PA's rotating between our outpatient clinics and hospitals with call responsibility.

Duties include (but are not limited to):Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data on new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.Must be able to work with collaborating physician.Performs and interprets, at least to the point of recognizing deviations from normal, common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes.May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through applicable state Board of Medicine.Provides information and answers routine questions of patients regarding their disease, including preventive health maintenance topics such as diet, weight, smoking and topics related to medical specialty, with basic recommendations.Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.Participates in medical team meetings; collaborates with providers, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient careRefers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.Assists in data analysis.Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.Other duties as assigned.

RequirementsVirginia PA/NP licensure/certificationBLS / ACLS certification requiredExcellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a challenging, rapidly growing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceMedical Specialty:HematologyOncology

Work Location: In person