We are seeking a confident and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology/Oncology team in Shreveport, LA. This is a fast-paced position offering a combination of outpatient oncology clinic and inpatient rounding, working closely with an experienced team of physicians and advanced practice providers.
The APP will also have the opportunity to help support and develop a High-Risk Breast Clinic, providing care and ongoing surveillance for patients at increased risk for breast cancer.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with Hematology/Oncology physicians in a busy outpatient clinic
Evaluate and manage patients with a variety of hematologic and oncologic conditions
Participate in rotating inpatient hospital coverage and rounding
Provide care for patients through the High-Risk Breast Clinic
Monitor treatment plans and help ensure patients are progressing appropriately through therapy
Assist with oversight and follow-up of patients receiving infusion therapy
Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing
Provide patient and family education throughout diagnosis and treatment
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, infusion teams, and other members of the care team
Practice Highlights
Established team of 6 physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
Highly collaborative model where patients are evaluated by the care team and physician
Mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient responsibilities
Fast-paced, high-volume practice with the potential to see up to 35 patients per day
Clinic is conveniently connected to the hospital by a walkway
Opportunity to participate in the development and growth of a High-Risk Breast Clinic
Strong, experienced team committed to providing compassionate care to a complex oncology population
Qualifications
Current Louisiana license or eligibility for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
Previous Hematology/Oncology experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment and confidence managing medically complex patients
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills
Comfortable caring for patients with serious and complex illnesses throughout the continuum of cancer care
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time position
Typical schedule approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rotating clinic and inpatient responsibilities
Fridays typically consist of a lighter patient schedule with a focus on infusion support and select High-Risk Breast Clinic patients
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Numbers & Facts
Location
Shreveport, LA
Industry
Healthcare Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1999
Website
http://www.christushealth.org/
About Company
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Skills
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)unmatched
Breast Cancerunmatched
Cancerunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Hematologyunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Medical Imagingunmatched
Nurse Practitionerunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Follow-upunmatched
Physician Assistantunmatched
Riskunmatched
Surveillanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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