Oncology Physician Assistant

Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant for a Clinical Breast Surgery position near Atlanta, GA! NO FIRST ASSSITING in the OR!Work for a prestigious Cancer Program specializing in Breast Surgery. Excellent Quality of life schedule! Shifts: Monday - Friday, No Weekends Hours: 8am - 5:00pm, No Nights and No on CallThe Advanced Practice Provider will perform under the supervision of a Breast Surgical Oncologist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with or at risk for breast cancer. This role encompasses clinical evaluation, perioperative management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.The Advanced Practice Provider is a provider working under the supervision of a physician. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Assists the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including daily inpatient rounds, outpatient follow-up visits, consults, writing orders, and procedural support.Collaborate with breast surgeon to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, as well as assist with procedures which may include first assisting. Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of the supervising surgeon or attending physicianOrders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, and therapeutic diets as necessaryAssess patient perioperatively, customize perioperative and discharge plans.Sees patients in the office for cancer surveillance.Obtains and records detailed and accurate medical historiesActs as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physicianFacilitates referral of patients to health facilities, agencies and community resourcesCompletes written documentation in line with policyEstablishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient informationParticipates in clinical trial enrollment and community service eventsMaintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertiseRequired Experience Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)Georgia RN license and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenseMinimum 3 years of APP experience in Oncology Surgery experiencePreferred 2 years experience in breast surgery with appropriate procedural competencies: punch biopsies and ultrasound utilizationDEA within 2 months of hireACLSBLSONS certification, preferredAOCNP, preferredWe offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:401(k) Savings & RetirementLife & Disability InsuranceHealth Spending & Voluntary benefitsEmpowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition ReimbursementParental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care servicesOur Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year!