ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan under applicable state regulations and organizational policies. The APP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive health and wellness. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient primary care setting.

This is a Monday through Friday, daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities, supporting a healthy work-life balance while maintaining excellent patient access and continuity of care.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
• Provide preventive care services, including annual wellness visits, screenings, immunizations, and health education.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Manage chronic disease conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and other common primary care diagnoses.
• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and competency.

Patient Education and Care Coordination

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Promote preventive health practices and disease management strategies.
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, community resources, and ancillary providers.
• Review consultation reports and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Advocate for patient needs and support continuity of care across healthcare settings.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management activities.
• Support value-based care initiatives and achievement of quality metrics.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and patients as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program.

Licensure and Certification

• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification applicable to specialty and licensure.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Previous experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, or related outpatient setting preferred.
• New graduates with relevant clinical training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based primary care practices and preventive medicine.
• Ability to manage multiple patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and documentation standards.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we offer eligible employees an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Vacation and Sick time
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Care Policy
• Hospital Indemnity