Advanced Practice Professional; PA Rogel Cancer Center Clinic - Breast Medical Oncology

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) — Breast Medical Oncology

An Advanced Practice Professional (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), will be hired to provide comprehensive care to breast medical oncology patients. One (1) FTE position.

• Manage breast medical oncology patients.
• Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting, including performing history and physical, evaluation, developing diagnoses, collaborating with physicians on care plans, identifying candidates for clinical trials, counseling patients and families, facilitating referrals, and educating nursing staff, students, and community providers.
• Manage treatment‑related toxicities.
• Symptom management and palliative care.
• Review laboratory, pathology, and radiographic test results.
• Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance.
• Participate in tumor board meetings.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Collaborate with other specialties within the Cancer Center to plan, implement, and evaluate programs to increase knowledge and skills.
• Work collaboratively with other APPs in the provision of care for this patient population, including covering for colleagues when needed.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, or other CME activities pertaining to oncology or palliative care.
• Attend programmatic meetings or Cancer Center meetings and occasionally attend regional or national meetings.

Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan; certification as an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care or Primary Care NP, Adult NP, FNP, or Acute NP.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration required.
• AHA Approved BLS.
• At least 2 years of APP experience.
• Clinical experience in oncology.

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• BLS.
• At least 2 years of APP experience.
• Clinical experience in oncology.

• Breast medical oncology experience.
• Experience caring for patients on a clinical trial.
• Ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated leadership in the work setting and other professional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as defined by references and interview.

Competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Full‑time salary range: $130,630 – $200,734 per year.

• Flexible health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plans with 2:1 matching.
• Group term life insurance.
• Long‑term disability plan.
• Generous time‑off allowances.
• $2,500 annual professional development funds for 0.5 FTE appointments or above.
• Paid release time for professional education activities.
• Medical malpractice insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition support program.
• Wellness plans.
• Work/life resources.

Hours:

40 hours/week. Shift: Day shift. All onsite.

Rogel Cancer Center, Gold Team primary with additional assignment to the Blue or Maize Cancer Center teams if needed.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.