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Job Description
Cancer. Care. We Do Both.
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched, logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counseling, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest discoveries, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.
Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to patients with gynecologic malignancies, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, fallopian tube, and other complex gynecologic cancers.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations, review of diagnostic studies, and evaluation of treatment-related concerns.
Develop, implement, and manage evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with gynecologic oncologists and the multidisciplinary care team.
Manage patients across the continuum of care, including preoperative evaluation, postoperative management, treatment follow-up, surveillance, and survivorship care.
Provide clinical management of patients receiving systemic therapies, including assessment and management of treatment-related toxicities, symptoms, and complications.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, palliative care, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure seamless patient care.
Evaluate and manage acute patient concerns, including treatment complications, symptom escalation, and urgent oncologic issues.
Participate in perioperative care, including preoperative counseling, postoperative evaluation, wound assessment, and management of surgical recovery needs.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medications, symptom management, and available supportive resources.
Provide counseling and support to address the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.
Serve as a patient advocate by promoting shared decision-making, timely access to care, and a positive patient experience.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice efforts, clinical research activities, and educational opportunities that support Inova's mission of excellence in patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in gynecologic oncology care, emerging therapies, clinical guidelines, and best practices.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Featured Benefits: Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program with opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
CME Support: Up to $1,800 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's in advanced clinical Practice or graduate of a post master's certificate program for nurse practitioners, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
Medical Staff Credentialing : Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in hematology/oncology. Prior GYN or women's health experience not necessary.
Experience or special interest in clinical trials a plus; would provide all relevant required trainings.
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Worksite address
fairfax, VA, 22032, US
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