Oncology Physician Assistant

NP/PA Hematology/Oncology opening - Three Rivers, MI Located 45m to South Bend, 73m to Grand RapidsPosition Details

• Part-Time, Permanent
• Mon 7:30 - 5:30
• Fri 7:30 - 5:30
• Reports to the Practice Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision and the collaborating Physician or designee for medical supervision.
• Is responsible for the coordination and delivery of primary care, as specified by the appropriate certifying agency, to MPE patients at designated work sites.
• Provides clinical and administrative assistance to MPE programs, etc.
• Works collaboratively in the education of nursing students, medical residents, and other pre-professionals.
• Working within the approved scope of practice as designated for this type of professional.
• Obtaining complete/limited medical history and physical data, as appropriate, on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic treatment as needed.
• Performing a limited physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physician in managing acute medical needs of patients.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizing data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan integrating principles of prevention.
• Administering and prescribing medications and injections according to MPE protocols.
• Interviewing and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Educating patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posting tests, examination results, diagnoses, treatment, and referrals in the EMR.
• Triaging patient telephone calls and providing consultation.
• Coordinating or when appropriate managing medical and surgical emergencies.
• Providing referrals to physicians for any patient without a primary care provider.
• Supporting the retail mission of MPE by adhering to