Tandym Health
Oncology Physician Assistant
Tandym Health, Schenectady, New York, United States, 12309
A healthcare facility in Upstate New York is actively seeking a patient-oriented and dedicated Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to join their growing oncology team at their Facility in Schenectady. In this role, the Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides healthcare services to patients, encompassing health promotion, cancer prevention, acute and chronic illness care, and education and counseling for patients and their families.
About the Opportunity:Schedule:
Monday to FridayHours:
Standard business hoursSpecialty:
Oncology
Responsibilities:The Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)Assess patients' physical and psychological status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studiesConduct patient examinations and collect physical condition informationOrder medical equipment, supplies, and various diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays, CT scans)Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, including disease diagnosis and appropriate care plansProvide patient care, including administering injections, immunizations, wound care, and prescribing medications and therapies under supervisionInterpret and evaluate findings from diagnostic studies, ensuring therapeutic plans align with patients' ongoing care needsDocument patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes, and follow-up lettersSupervise and coordinate the duties of procedural assistants, ensuring departmental policies and standards of care are maintainedQualifications:Current NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant CertificationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationDesired:Oncology experience and knowledge
About the Opportunity:Schedule:
Monday to FridayHours:
Standard business hoursSpecialty:
Oncology
Responsibilities:The Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)Assess patients' physical and psychological status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studiesConduct patient examinations and collect physical condition informationOrder medical equipment, supplies, and various diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays, CT scans)Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, including disease diagnosis and appropriate care plansProvide patient care, including administering injections, immunizations, wound care, and prescribing medications and therapies under supervisionInterpret and evaluate findings from diagnostic studies, ensuring therapeutic plans align with patients' ongoing care needsDocument patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes, and follow-up lettersSupervise and coordinate the duties of procedural assistants, ensuring departmental policies and standards of care are maintainedQualifications:Current NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant CertificationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationDesired:Oncology experience and knowledge