Benign and High-Risk Breast Care Advanced Practice Provider

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

While direct care for patients with a cancer diagnosis is what we are known for, we provide services and support for those with benign breast conditions as well as those at risk for a future oncological abnormality. Our breast clinic supports patients that have benign conditions or known or suspected genetic mutations, strong family history, or atypical breast biopsies to monitor their health and provide tools to maintain wellness.

We are looking for a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support ongoing growth in this area. You will work with our providers, and medical professionals in the community, to serve our patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages full time weekday schedule of personal caseload of patients deemed or believed to be at high risk for a cancer diagnosis.
• Evaluate, assess and manage a wide variety of patients with benign breast disease (such as breast pain, abnormal breast imaging, nipple discharge, high risk lesions), high risk for breast cancer due to family history or high-risk lesions or genetic mutations.
• Support Breast Surgeons in follow up clinic care
• Perform Genetic education and Risk assessment.
• Independently provide care in outpatient setting including new patients and follow-up care.
• Functions independently to perform a complete history and physical exam.
• Formulates treatment plans.
• Orders imaging studies and diagnostic procedures, explained necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patient.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to include APP providers, breast surgeons, medical oncology as well as compassionate support and ancillary staff.

Nurse Practitioner

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education
• Current Minnesota RN license and current certification as Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing NP
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effect of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment strongly preferred
• Prefer previous experience in oncology

Physician Assistant

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Minimum of three years' experience as a practicing Physician Assistant
• Prefer previous experience in oncology
• Current MN state licensure and current CPR certification required
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effect of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment strongly preferred

SALARY: $100,000-180,000

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in moving; assist patients in arising from exam table or bed; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status