Advanced Practice - Radiation Oncology job opening: Astoria, OR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Astoria, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/15/24
Radiation Oncology (NP/PA) opening in Astoria, OR_x000D_
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Full time, permanent_x000D_
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Relocation_x000D_
2 years experience required_x000D_
NP or PA_x000D_
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Hospital is seeking an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join Radiation Oncology clinic at Hospital in Astoria, Oregon. _x000D_
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Function/Duties of Position_x000D_
Deliver patient care services under physician supervision in the Radiation Oncology Clinic:_x000D_
Takes patient histories and performs physical examinations._x000D_
Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients._x000D_
Performs daily patient rounds._x000D_
Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care._x000D_
Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts._x000D_
Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions._x000D_
Evaluates outpatient Radiation Oncology patients for treatment, contributes to the treatment plan, manages the care of patients undergoing radiation therapy, and provide post-therapy follow up care as applicable._x000D_
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, comprehensive patient education, and psychosocial support of the patient and family experiencing cancer._x000D_
Acts as a resource to Physicist, Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurse, and Medical Assistant_x000D_
Required Qualifications_x000D_
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Nurse Practitioner: Valid State of Oregon Registered Nurse license, current Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon, State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges, Recommend membership in professional nursing organization. Recommended oncology certification required within one year after hire._x000D_
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Physician Assistant: Valid State of Oregon Physician Assistant license, current Physician Assistant license for State of Oregon, State of Oregon Licensure under CMH MD, Recommend membership in professional organization._x000D_
BLS certification required._x000D_
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Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience, preferably in oncology._x000D_