NP-PA-Radiation Oncology

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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Advanced Practitioner for Radiation Oncology.

Hours: 32 hrs 8:00A - 4:30P

Shift: Day - no weekend, holiday or on-call.

Location: Fairhaven & Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief, Radiation Oncology, or designee, perform a variety of designated duties and responsibilities in collaboration with individual physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to oncology patients in the outpatient setting.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical histories, physical exams, and evaluations of symptoms related to cancer and radiation treatment.
• Perform ongoing follow-up and survivorship care after the completion of radiation treatment.
• Consult on and provide ongoing follow-up as needed for inpatients needing Radiation Oncology consultation of management while in the hospital.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the oncologists and radiation team.
• Educate patients on radiation therapy procedures, side effects, and potential outcomes as well as Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing concerns relating to their cancer diagnosis.
• Work in conjunction with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Physician Assistant: Bachelors Degree in a related field is required.
• Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required.
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate/Physician Assistant Certificate is required.
• Minimum one year experience as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) required.
• At least one to two years of experience in oncology, radiation oncology, or a related specialty.
• Certification issued by Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Registered Nurse in an expanded role required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license required.