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Job description
Location
BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital – Bronson Cancer Center, Kalamazoo, MI
Title
APP Medical Oncology / Hematology PA-C or NP
Job Description
Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an experienced oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its high‑performing cancer team at the Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo.
Position Highlights
Practice in Kalamazoo five days per week at Bronson’s brand new facility opened in January 2021 and at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
Join a practice consisting of 7 medical oncology & hematology physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care.
Hospital‑employed inpatient and outpatient position working M‑F, 8 am to 5 pm.
APP will see patients in the outpatient setting and participate in inpatient work on a rotational basis with other APP to include rounding and admissions.
No call required currently.
Ideal candidate will have medical oncology and hematology experience.
Potential opportunity for an APP leadership role.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive and problem‑focused histories and physical examinations, interpret laboratory and radiologic tests, and correlate subjective and objective patient data to formulate a diagnosis.
Under the direction of the physician, review patient findings and develop a treatment plan within the scope of practice.
Carry out above activities in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Maintain competency specific to the population served.
Demonstrate prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s).
Support high levels of mental/visual fatigue such as interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring sustained alertness.
Perform regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and lifting of light weight objects.
Concurrent clinical management: coordinate care with multidisciplinary team, act as a clinical resource, identify common patient complications, and assist in development and integration of quality measures.
Utilization review: assess patient needs, apply regulatory criteria, facilitate timely discharges/transfers to appropriate level of care.
Evaluate and appropriately manage patients, including lab, EKG, and imaging studies; complete documentation to support billing, medical care, orders, and progress notes.
Be available for nursing questions or to evaluate status changes for patients.
Qualifications
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the state of Michigan.
DEA license to prescribe medications.
Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s).
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
Regularly communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique).
Communicate with internal customers such as physicians, multidisciplinary team, finance, management and external customers such as patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient‑centered care.
Benefits
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Competitive compensation with annual quality incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Relocation assistance, CME stipend and sign‑on bonus.
Shift and Schedule
Shift: Variable
Time Type: Full Time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
About Kalamazoo, MI
Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. It offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, excellent schools, affordable housing, and welcoming community. The city hosts festivals, museums and parks, giving residents opportunities for recreation and leisure.
Bronson’s Culture Statement
At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access across our health system. We build a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We strive to employ the best teams to enhance the quality of care and the interactions we have with patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We focus on living our values: showing respect, building trust, uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to advocacy, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities.
Contact
Interested candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at .
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Worksite address
kalamazoo, MI, 49006, US
Who can apply
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