Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Established Breast Surgeons at DePaul & Lake St. Louis - SSM Health Care System

Join established Breast Surgery Group

Work in close collaboration with two Breast Surgeons in a growing practice. Time will be split between DePaul Hospital and St. Joseph Lake Saint Louis.

Job Expectations

• See patients for a variety of breast related concerns including those at a higher risk of breast cancer, those with a personal cancer history, breast pain, etc. 
• Learn to evaluate and manage patients at a higher risk of breast cancer with supplemental breast screening imaging, risk reducing strategies and annual breast exams.
• Learn to perform genetic counseling and testing in those that are eligible.
• Performs minor in office breast procedures.
• Prescribe medications related to breast health and postoperative care.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care. 

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends initially a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
• Performs various procedures under the supervision of the physician.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures according to privileging credentials.
• Assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician.
• Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations.
• Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies and resources.
• Issues written prescription orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.