Orlando Health
Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Head and Neck Surgery
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Position Summary
Orlando Health Cancer Institute (OHCI) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program serving the region’s adult oncology needs. With six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations, OHCI specializes in over 200 types of cancer, offering advanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapy.
OHCI is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and has earned certifications in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care. The institute is part of the Orlando Health system, which includes award‑winning hospitals, ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities across Florida.
OHCI offers career‑growing free education programs and well‑being services to support employees and their families. We begin benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just a promise, it is our commitment.
Responsibilities
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal, then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the treatment plan.
Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room.
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed.
Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow‑up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence‑based medicine.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes.
Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services.
Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/holiday rounding as required.
Prescribes medication.
Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators.
Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education / Training
MN, MSN, DNP, PhD or DNS degree in nursing.
Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
Licensure / Certification
APRN license in the state of Florida.
After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.
Experience
None
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OHCI is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and has earned certifications in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care. The institute is part of the Orlando Health system, which includes award‑winning hospitals, ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities across Florida.
OHCI offers career‑growing free education programs and well‑being services to support employees and their families. We begin benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just a promise, it is our commitment.
Responsibilities
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal, then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the treatment plan.
Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room.
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed.
Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow‑up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence‑based medicine.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes.
Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services.
Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/holiday rounding as required.
Prescribes medication.
Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators.
Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education / Training
MN, MSN, DNP, PhD or DNS degree in nursing.
Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
Licensure / Certification
APRN license in the state of Florida.
After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.
Experience
None
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