APP- Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant- Thoracic Oncology Surgery- East Bay

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2655690 Hybrid  Oncology Multi Spec CC EHC Other EMERYVILLE, 5800 Hollis St, California

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

We are seeking an experienced Thoracic Oncology Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support one Thoracic Surgery surgeon as part of a growing surgical oncology program in the East Bay. This role includes outpatient clinic responsibilities, first‑assist duties in the operating room, inpatient rounding and cross‑cover collaboration with an additional Thoracic Oncology APP and physician at Tri‑Valley Hospital in Pleasanton. Clinical time may be split across regional cancer centers, including Palo Alto, Oakland, and Pleasanton.

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient‑specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication.
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB) and orders the necessary tests and medications.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
• Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• Recognizes and considers age‑specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

• PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.