Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Surgical Oncology is looking for a dynamic, patient-centered, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy thriving and expanding HPB, Endocrine and Breast Oncology practice. The successful applicant will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in caring for HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary), Endocrine and Breast Oncology. Responsibilities include working in collaboration with our four abdominal Surgical Oncology/HPB surgeons, 5 Breast surgeons, and 3 Endocrine surgeons to evaluate and manage new surgical patients and have independent clinics. The APP's practice will primarily be in the outpatient clinic setting. The Surgical Oncology clinics are located currently at both the NCI designated Hollings Cancer Center and the MUSC Ashley River Tower. Additional outpatient clinic sites include MUSC Health East Mt. Pleasant, MUSC Nexton, and MUSC Health West Ashley. The MUSC Surgical Oncology section provides high-quality, cutting-edge treatments for our patients. Our Surgical Oncology surgeons are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic to support their high-volume clinical practice. 

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001073 COM SURG Surgical Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: The Division of Surgical Oncology is looking for a dynamic, patient-centered, and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our busy thriving and expanding HPB, Endocrine and Breast Oncology practice.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-5pm

 

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 13 years - Death
 

Required Training and Experience:

Required Minimum Training: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below. 

 

·       Physician Assistant

or

·        APRN License Type/Certification:

• • AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

  • FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Required Experience: BLS and ACLS

Preferred Training and Experience:

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: 

·       Physician Assistant

or

·        APRN

• • AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

Preferred Experience: New Grad or experienced provider with interest in Surgical Oncology/Cancer care; 3-5 years of experience in Surgical Oncology as an PA/APP. 

 

Degree of Supervision
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this phy