Physician Assistant-Hematology/ Oncology

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Fresh Meadows
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description
The role of the Infusion center ACP is an integral part of our health care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The ACP provides healthcare services for acute conditions secondary to hypersensitivity reactions, decompensation of condition, acute onset of symptoms in accordance with applicable scope, and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of Northwell Health.
Summary:
The ACP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records and perform complete physical examinations.
  
• Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender and physical condition of the patient. Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient treatment plan.
  
• Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within applicable scope and standards of practice.
  
• Appropriate understanding and timely documentation to support medical coding and billing.
  
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients and/or family.
  
• Record and report pertinent information in EMR and notify attending physician/team of record regarding any acute changes in physical condition or hypersensitivity reactions experienced secondary to treatment medication or premedication.
  
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in acute patient situations such as hypersensitivity reactions, other treatment reactions, cardiac arrest, falls, hemorrhage, or shock.
  
• Assist in escalation of transport to ED by providing accurate sign out to EMS providers and notifying ED of events leading to referral
  
• Maintain mandatory professional continuing education in accordance with professional organization and licensing regulations.
  
• Active participant in patient safety, quality improvement processes and patient engagement and satisfaction.
  
• Maintain compliance with the medical staff office.
  
• Maintain professional practice consistent with the organizational and advanced practice mission statements.
  
  
  
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  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    Minimum
    
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    • Bachelor's Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
      
    • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
      
    • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, OR Current New York State NP license and current New York State RN license
      
    • required.
      
    • Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
      
    • Current BLS certification, required
      
    • DEA license
      
      
      
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      • Preferred
        
      • 1-3 years Oncology Practice experience
        
      • 1-3 years clinical experience
        
      • Membership in appropriate oncology societies (ONS, APAO,ASCO)
        
      • Specialty certification as available by national agencies
        
        *Additional Salary Detail
        The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
        

Keywords: Northwell Health, New York , Physician Assistant-Hematology/ Oncology, Other , Fresh Meadows, New York