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Procedural Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Breast Oncology Department

Req #: 88470

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Procedural Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Breast Oncology Department

Based in theBreast Oncology Department at our McKinley outpatient location, theProcedure Based(1stAssist)Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitionerpractices medicine within the scope of authority and privileges granted by Moffitt Cancer Center. This OR-based position provides direct patient care under the auspices of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG) and serves as a member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Position Highlights:

  • Assists 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).
  • OR support with first assist for the surgeons in the OR, so everyone can maximize time and efficiencies.

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.
  • Performs 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.

Additional Duties:

  • Assists Breast Oncology Surgeons with surgical procedures in the OR; this for the evaluation, management and treatment of patients.
  • Work will be coordinated within a team environment to include Faculty, other APPs and clinical support team members.

Credentials and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degree preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse program.
  • Active FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and certification by the appropriate accreditation body.
  • Active BLS and ACLS.
  • Experience in oncology or general internal medicine; related experience specific to the department preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodation