Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview The College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The APP will assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients of the Division of Surgical Oncology. The candidate will interact closely with a large multi-disciplinary group including surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, nurse coordinators, nurses, trainees (fellows, residents, and medical students), as well as consulting services across the medical center and the region. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, well organized, adaptable, and an excellent communicator with willingness and ability to provide continuity across transitions of care. Essential Functions Take patient history, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient\'s record; write progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Train new personnel. Participate in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and pharmacy students in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrate excellent organization and time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families and health care workers. Nurse Practitioner Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Three (3) years nursing experience. Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty. Additional Qualifications Considered Two (2) years of clinical experience. Graduated from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Physician Assistant Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/subspeciality Additional Qualifications Considered Two (2) years of clinical experience Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Often Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Technical University of Denmark