Oncology Consultants · 9 hours ago
PA/NP - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelOncology Consultants is seeking a passionate PA/NP to promote and maintain patient health across the care continuum. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive health assessments and implement treatment plans while collaborating with a dynamic healthcare team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
Health CareMedicalOncology
Responsibilities
Sees patients in the oncology services office and hospital for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic symptoms
Makes rounds in selected hospital systems
Reports to Covering physician for patient necessities in the hospital setting
Rotates for Saturday, after hour coverage
Refers to physician/specialist as needed
Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation
Performs physical exams, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health maintenance and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Makes house calls when necessary
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results
Compiles necessary reports concerning ambulatory care at facility
Participates in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare administration practices
Maintains patient confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Conduct comprehensive health assessments
Identify normal and abnormal health characteristics
Develop and implement treatment plans
Initiate appropriate care
Continuously evaluate patient outcomes
Work autonomously and collaboratively with a dynamic healthcare team
Uphold the Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards
See patients in the oncology services office and hospital for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic symptoms
Make rounds in selected hospital systems
Report to Covering physician for patient necessities in the hospital setting
Rotate for Saturday, after hour coverage
Refer to physician/specialist as needed
Write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation
Perform physical exams, obtain complete medical history and record findings
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan
Administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines
Suture minor lacerations
Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments
Educate patients regarding health maintenance and illness prevention
Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs
Make house calls when necessary
Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information
Post tests and examination results
Compile necessary reports concerning ambulatory care at facility
Participate in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare administration practices
Maintain patient confidentiality
Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting
Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
May require helping lift/transfer patients
Requires ability to deal with stress from dealing with multiple tasks, irregular hours, tense patients, and unexpected emergencies
Benefits
Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability
401K
Free parking
PTO
Holidays
Competitive salary
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts
Next Level Prime
Company
Oncology Consultants
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology and hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 25 years.
Founded in 1999
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rosa Fletcher
Chief Executive Officer
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