This APP position will have primary responsibility for the Neuro-Oncology patient population. In addition, the position also provides support for the cancer predisposition program.  The Neuro-Oncology Advanced Practice Provider will primarily be responsible for patient care in the ambulatory setting but may also provide select services to patients in the inpatient setting, including rounding and assistance with coordination of care. 

Outpatient duties include, but are not limited to, evaluating and treating patients, writing chemotherapy orders for planned chemotherapy cycles (inpatient/outpatient), managing outpatient prescriptions and home care orders, performing bone marrow aspirations and biopsies and lumbar punctures with chemotherapy injection, educating patients and their families on active issues and therapeutic changes, participation in neuro-oncology and cancer predisposition clinics and team meetings, interacting with appropriate consultants, assistance with patient data monitoring, and scheduling appropriate follow up for patients.

The successful individual is expected to work collaboratively with other providers within the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Occasional cross-coverage for other oncology services is expected if clinical need arises. Participation in focused quality or research projects, in conjunction with the Neuro-Oncology attending team, is expected.

The position will be a 5-day per week position, without additional weekend or holiday coverage responsibilities.  Prior pediatric oncology experience highly preferred, although not required.   

Required Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
• National board certification to match area of education.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

Phoenix Children’s offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation/benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV or apply online:

Chastity Jensen

Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s

O: (602) 933-5638  

cocano@phoenixchildrens.com

https://careers.phoenixchildrens.com/Positions/Posting/872719

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Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their fam...ilies. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region.

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