Orthopedic Surgeon Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

PA: Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program (prior to January 2001 – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required. Pay range is $62.40-$98.85

NP: Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body is required. Pay range is $62.40-$98.85

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assess patient’s condition, diagnoses, orders appropriate diagnostic tests, and develops treatment plans in conjunction with the Medical Oncologists to manage a cancer patient’s disease and symptoms in the setting of the clinic office to assure that the delivery of quality patient care is consistent with policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement and infection control activities. Performs duties and care in the inpatient setting as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of physician assistant or nurse practitioner education program approved by the American Medical Association required.
2. Current license as Registered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State with experience in the Hematology/Oncology field preferred.
3. Current or eligible for NYS DEA license required.
4. Affiliation/membership with Hematology/Oncology Specialty group/organizations is strongly encouraged.
5. BLS required, ACLS preferred.
6. Understanding and commitment to CVPH core values of teamwork, confidentiality and quality care required.
7. Expertise in clearly communicating medical information to professional practitioners and general public required.
8. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, procedures, and medical equipment to administer patient care required.
9. Knowledge of OSHA standards/regulations.
10. Ability to make appropriate decisions with a minimum amount of supervisory direction.
11. Skill in taking medical history to access medical condition and interpret findings.
12. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
13. Desire to remain current on emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches as they relate to oncology.
14. Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and external customers. Must have the ability to work in team environment.
15. Ability to react calmly and effectively at all times including emergency situations.
16. Must be able to travel to regional/outreach facilities as needed.
17. Knowledge of ONCO EMR highly preferred.
18. Completed clinical rotation in Hematology/Oncology within the last year highly preferred.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. We’re not just caregivers and staff – we’re your friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care when and where you need them. We’re dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible in an environment that supports your health and healing. That’s what we call the heart and science of medicine.

CVPH is a 300-bed community hospital located in the northeastern region of New York State serving a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes a 14-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit and 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s. The typical daily census is approximately 250 (approximately 130 acute/private beds). We have an average of 25 admissions and 775 outpatients per day. We have over 230 physicians on the Medical Staff representing many sub-specialties. On average CVPH has 9,400 admissions, 825 births, 46,000 emergency room (Level 3 Trauma Center) visits and 19,000 surgical procedures.  CVPH is JCAHO accredited and recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care.

Our state of the art critical care unit has 14-beds, the Progressive Care Unit has 12 beds and our three cath labs have digital equipment. We have 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s, a 27-room Emergency Department and newly constructed interventional radiology suites. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center has 4 OR’s and 4 endoscopy suites. The EMR network wide in both the clinic and inpatient settings is EPIC.  

Now more than ever, CVPH is committed to creating a learning environment to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded medical training experience. Our affiliation with the University of Vermont Medical Center, a level I trauma center located 1 hour away, has helped us to establish a community-based Family Medicine Residency. In addition, we have Emergency Medicine residents and medical students from UVM doing clinical rotations at CVPH. We are much bigger than what you might expect in a rural area.  For further information, please visit our website at www.UVMHealth.org/CVPH.