Advanced Practice Provider - Oncology PA or NP - Catholic Health

Catholic Health's board-certified oncologists and oncology surgeons are experts in treating all types of cancer at all stages. You can find excellent and compassionate care close to home at Catholic Health Cancer Institutes in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

At Catholic Health Cancer Institute, life-changing care starts with your details. We know you. We focus on every detail, including your other health conditions and emotional and physical needs. We know cancer. We combine extensive clinical expertise and advanced technologies to create truly comprehensive and innovative care. We know your cancer.™ Leaving no stone unturned, we start with the genetic makeup of your tumor and consider every factor to provide a highly personalized care plan.

Catholic Health cancer specialists give Long Islanders access to the highest level of clinical excellence in cancer care. Under the direction of Dr. Bhoomi Mehrotra, Catholic Health chair of cancer services, our team's compassionate and personalized approach sets us apart. We work together as one team. Your team.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an integral part of the delivery of health care and provides for primary care in many ambulatory settings through the CHS Physician Enterprise.  The APP provides patient care under the supervision of a qualified physician and is credentialed through the Medical Staff process.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Participates in and provides clinical care to patients through interview and observation, evaluation and assessment, intervention, planning and written documentation.

Obtaining a detailed medical history, performing a comprehensive physical examination, diagnosing medical problems, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, instituting appropriate medical treatment, ordering medications, performing invasive procedures, education and counseling of patients as credentialed.

Requirements:

• PA - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program, minimum Bachelor’s degree required
• NP - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current RN license and current AANP or ANCC certification

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience as an APP in a physician practice or ambulatory environment preferred. Oncology/Hematology highly preferred.  

Certification:

• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC certification)

• BLS/ACLS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations:
• American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
• No online programs from any organization will be accepted.
• DEA registration required for those with discharge responsibilities.