Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE GROWING AND RAPIDLY EXPANDING OUR ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) PROGRAM!!!

**An Updated Cover Letter and Resume required at time of applying**

About Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers

Ironwood is rapidly expanding our Advance Practice Providers (APP) program for the East Valley, West Valley, and Scottsdale locations. We are hiring and training high quality APP’s, both entry level and experienced, for specialized cancer care.

About Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers

Ironwood Physicians PC is a large multi-site, multi-disciplinary group located throughout metro-Phoenix including the East Valley, Scottsdale, and West Valley. Our well diversified practice provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, integrative oncology, gynecologic oncology, breast surgery, diagnostics (PET/CT), clinical research trials, and urology services. Our state-of-the-art-centers are patient focused and possess the highest quality equipment delivering care in an integrated setting.

Five of our sites are comprehensive cancer centers and support over 40 medical oncologists and 11 radiation oncologists. Our Women’s Centers support 10 breast surgeons and gynecologic oncologists. Located in the beautiful suburban Phoenix area, which has a full cadre of support facilities, excellent consultants, friendly community and dedicated, well trained associates.

Mission Statement : To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview : We are hiring Registered Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for our West Valley offices. Oncology experience or related experience preferred. The RNP or PA-C will maintain a cohesive working relationship with the collaborating physician and will focus on working in tandem with physician to provide patient care in the office and hospital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborating with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
• Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options .
• In a collaborate manner with physician treat and monitoring chronic diseases, hematologic conditions and side effects of chemotherapy.
• Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., lab tests, x-rays, EKGs) with the supervision of the collaborating physician.
• Prescribing medications.
• Prescribing physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments.
• Providing Survivorship directives for patients.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Desire to work in an office-based clinic
• Ability to work closely in a team setting and work together with physicians to see all patients in a timely fashion.
• Able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess the ability to learn quickly and absorb a great deal of information.
• Ability to use office equipment, computer.

Education and Experience :

• Registered Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant licensed to work in the State of Arizona.
• ACLS/BLS certification.
• Current license through the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current DEA license.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

Please visit our website at "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"