Medical Oncology PA

Job description

Augusta, ME

nPart time

nR16972

nJob Summary:Under the supervision of a physician, provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients of a specific population served based on the norms for specialty.

nJob Description:

nThis 32-hour-per-week opportunity offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate cancer care close to home.

nAs an Advanced Practice Provider within Medical Oncology, you will play an integral role in the evaluation, treatment and ongoing management of patients throughout their cancer journey. Working collaboratively with our medical oncologists and the broader cancer care team, you will have the opportunity to practice with a high level of clinical involvement while providing the personalized care and continuity that are so important to oncology patients.

nYour Role

nOur APPs are valued members of the oncology care team and actively participate in developing and carrying out individualized plans of care. Responsibilities include:

nnnObtaining comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations

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nnEvaluating new and established oncology patients

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nnOrdering and interpreting appropriate laboratory testing, diagnostic studies and imaging

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nnAssessing treatment response, symptoms and potential treatment-related toxicities

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nnDeveloping diagnoses and clinical assessments in collaboration with the oncology team

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nnPrescribing pharmacologic and other therapeutic interventions within scope of practice

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nnProviding patient and family education throughout treatment and survivorship

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nnCoordinating care with physicians, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team

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nnSupporting continuity of care through thoughtful, personalized and compassionate patient visits

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n nBeyond clinical expertise, our APPs are instrumental in helping patients navigate what can be one of the most challenging periods of their lives. We are looking for a provider who values collaboration, communication and the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with patients and their families.

nWhy MaineGeneral?

nAt MaineGeneral, you'll join a health system that combines the resources and clinical expertise of a regional medical center with the relationships and sense of community that make practicing medicine in Maine unique.

nThis opportunity offers:

nnnA 32-hour workweek

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nnGenerous Earned Time Off

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nnContinuing Medical Education (CME) Support

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nnEducational Loan Repayment

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nnRetention Bonus

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nnA strong team of physicians, APPs, nurses and oncology professionals

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nnThe opportunity to live and work in Maine, with access to lakes, mountains, the coast and year-round outdoor recreation

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n nIf you're looking for an oncology practice where APPs are respected clinical partners and where exceptional medicine and compassionate care go hand in hand, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

nJoin MaineGeneral and help us continue providing exceptional cancer care to the communities of central Maine.

nSalary for .8 FTE: $101,180 - $131,180

nCertifications: Physician Associate (PA) - State of Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

nScheduled Weekly Hours: 32

nScheduled Work Shift:

nBenefits:

nSupporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

nPhysical Wellness:

nnnWe offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

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nnEmployees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

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nnA generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

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n nEmotional Wellness:

nWhen life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

nFinancial Wellness:

nnnTuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

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nnEducational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.

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nnEligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.

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nnWe offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.

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nnThree insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

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nnMalpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.

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nnWe offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

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n nCareer Mobility:

nHelping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

nEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at .

nMaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.

nMaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Click the links below to view more information regarding E-Verify:

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nE-Verify Participation

nEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.

nThe Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at . EEO is Law (

Worksite address

augusta, ME, 04338, US

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