Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - GI Tumor Department - Surgical Outpatient

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - GI Tumor Department - Surgical Outpatient

Based in the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG) GI Tumor Department , the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides patient care under the auspices of the MMG , and serves as member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Position Highlights:

§ Assists physicians 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).


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.

§ May perform minor 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.

Credentials and Qualifications:

§ Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degree preferred.

§ Graduate of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant program.

§ Active FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and certification by the appropriate accreditation body.

§ Active BLS.

§ Experience in oncology or general internal medicine; field-specific experience preferred.