Gastroenterology NP or PA, Scottsdale, AZ

The role

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient-centered care across the continuum of radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy. This role involves clinical assessment, treatment management, survivorship, symptom management, and theranostics care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including treatment-related evaluations and follow-up visits
• Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy
• Manage care for prescribed radiation treatments including CyberKnife, TrueBeam, Ethos, HDR brachytherapy, and theranostics
• Assess and manage acute and chronic treatment-related side effects and complications
• Serve as a point of contact for patients and families throughout the treatment journey
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and side effects
• Triage and manage patient symptoms and concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and tumor boards
• Assist with clinical documentation, orders, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up planning

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Arizona license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current national certification as applicable to PA or NP practice
• BLS certification required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Ability to manage complex patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced clinical environment

Nice to have

• ACLS certification
• Experience in Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or other complex patient care settings
• Experience with oncology treatment-related symptom management and survivorship care

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for applicable incentive programs
• Healthcare
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in Radiation Oncology and Theranostics

About the company

The Specialty Alliance is a physician-led Management Services Organization (MSO) that supports leading specialty practices with national-scale infrastructure, data, and resources.