Job Information
Ascension Health Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Breast Surgery in Kokomo, Indiana
Details
Specialty: PA - Breast Surgery
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call Schedule: n/a
Practice Detail: St. Vincent Breast Care Services is seeking an APP to join our elite team.
EMR System: Athena/Sunrise
Facility: Ascension Breast Care Services
Location: Kokomo and Fishers
Visa Eligibility: none
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo Women's Center is looking for a Physician Assistant for our Breast Care Services.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo Women's Center to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Manages patients within high-risk clinic
Works along side breast surgeon as first assist in the operating room
Assists in data collection for research studies
Independent:
Assesses and manages treatment for patients of all ages for a variety of breast conditions including clinic consultations and in-office procedures.
Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging data
Manages care for patients with history of breast cancer in all stages including initial diagnosis, post-surgical, and in all phases of survivorship.
Initiates testing and further work up in patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer
Assesses benign breast disease and breast infections
Performs pre and post op assessment in patients undergoing surgical procedures
Examples of in-office procedures:
Aspiration
Incision and drainage
Punch biopsy
Superficial excisional biopsies (including wound closure) (ie, sebaceous cyst, skin tags, irritated nevus, lipomas)
Palpation guided core biopsies (dependent on state and institutional policies)
Port removals (dependent on state and institutional policies)
US assessment, seroma aspiration, cyst aspirations, intralesional injections (ie, injection of Kenalog into bx proven granulomatous mastitis), monitor benign lesions such as fibroadenomas, ultrasound-guided biopsies (dependent on state and institutional policies)
Manages patients within the high-risk clinic
Follows patients with family history or personal history of high-risk lesions
Assesses individual and family risks for a variety of inherited genetic disorders, generates 3 generation pedigrees, orders and interprets genetic test findings.
Determines short- and long-term risk of development of breast cancer
Creates personalized surveillance plans for patients based on their risk of breast cancer
Counsels women on breast cancer risk reduction measures including surgical intervention, lifestyle alterations, and chemoprevention
Follows patients on chemoprevention
Manages patients in survivorship
Management of cancer surveillance and adjuvant therapies
Connecting patients to resources regarding ongoing management of side effects of cancer treatment (ie, PT/OT, lymphedema, nutrition, sexual health, counseling)/li>
Works with other members of the oncology service line to provide comprehensive team care for patients
Prevention of recurrence, secondary cancers, and late effects
Screening – recurrence & new primaries (radiation-induced sarcomas, chemotherapy-induced leukemias), order and review imaging
Healthy Lifestyles
Physical Activity
Nutrition and weight management
Supplement Use
Familial/Genetic Risk Assessment
Immunizations and infections
Surveillance for disease progression, secondary cancers, and late effects
Cardiovascular disease
Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and distress
Cognitive Function
Fatigue
Lymphedema
Pain
Hormone-related symptoms
Sexual function
Sleep disorders
Intervention to control consequences of cancer treatments, provide updates, foster adherence
Collaborative:
Works alongside breast surgeon as first assist in the operating room
Works alongside the breast surgeon in the clinic
Writes orders, rounds, and discharges patients after surgical procedures/admission
Follow up on ordered medical tests and imaging
Assists in data collection for research studies
Responsibilities:
Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care
About Kokomo
Known as "The City of Firsts" for all the remarkable inventions and products first produced here, Kokomo is a progressive, innovative community with a strong emphasis on the quality of life and education.
Kokomo offers outstanding schools, professional health care and reputable businesses. The many festivals, fairs, art shows and performances assure there is always something to do. Four museums, community and University Theater, band concerts and the Kokomo Symphonic Orchestra add to the cultural offerings.
Located in Howard County, Kokomo is ideally situated for easy access to shopping, recreational activities, business endeavors, and cultural events. Kokomo is just 45 miles north of Indianapolis.
About Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group
As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally.
Together with our local healthcare facilities, including 22 Ascension St. Vincent hospital ministries, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent providers offer health care to residents in 57 counties across the state of Indiana.
With a vision of creating the most desirable multi-specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician-led and provider-driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities.
About Fishers
The City of Fishers is situated in the South-East corner of Hamilton County, just North-East of Indianapolis, Indiana and was named #16 on Niche’s 2017 Best Places to Live in America.
Relax in nature at Geist Reservoir, explore history at Conner Prairie and in the summer, experience outdoor concerts at Symphony on the Prairie. Other attractions include Topgolf, IKEA, and The Escape Room.
Nickel Plate District is the epicenter of Fishers and features great restaurants, a network of multi-use trails and civic services. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater hosts premier summer concerts, festivals and farmer’s market.
Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and has received national accolades for entrepreneurship, livability, and safety.
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or more of the following:
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant.
Education:
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
• 1 year of experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
#APP
Why Join Our Team
Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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