Cardio Oncology- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 500705 Cardiovascular Ambul APP

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCD 218

Compensation Range: $98,508.00 - $132,995.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities: NP/PA

Full time position available, primarily days

In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of care providers, the APP participates in the clinical evaluation of patients that are either undergoing or have completed cancer treatment. Serves as an important liaison between cardiology and oncology. The ideal candidate will have exposure to and possible working knowledge of the medical management of cardiology patients including management of hypertension, atrial arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular complications of oncologic treatments and heart failure. The candidate ideally would have experience in understanding the importance of cardiovascular testing and assist in the development of clinical practice guidelines and participate in program related quality assurance/performance improvement activities. The APP will also participate in professional activities related to staff education on the topics of cardio-oncology and heart failure, and triage urgent cardiac concerns arising during active cancer treatment, and coordination of timely escalation. The APP will monitor for cardiotoxicity in patient receiving high-risk agents and participate in risk stratification of patients prior to receiving cardiotoxic agents, as well as assessing for any drug-drug interactions between cardiac and oncologic therapies. Master’s degree and license as an APP required. Must be NYS NP or PA licensed (or eligible), MS degree, and 3-5 years’ APP experience preferred.

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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