It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology, the largest private oncology practice in the Pacific Northwest, is looking to add an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to their East Office in Portland, Oregon. The APP will join the Hepatobiliary and Surgical Oncology team seeing patients in partner with our Physicians, holding independent clinics, and assisting in the operating room. Through a team-based care approach, they will also educate patients on surgical care plans, provide pre and post operative care, build patient relationships through long term follow-up and surveillance clinics, and provide other general support to maintain the high level of care our patients are accustomed to. While surgical oncology experience is preferred, a heart of service and a desire to continue our mission will help you find success.

Compass Oncology hires people who are proud of what they do, work hard, have fun, want to learn, and go home at the end of the day knowing they made a difference in the lives of our patients.

Employment Type: Full-Time, 36 Hours or .9 FTE; Monday-Friday

Location: East Cancer Center Portland, OR (5050 NE Hoyt St #256 Portland, Oregon 97213)

Salary: $104,585- $191, 522.00 salaried (prorated by FTE)

**Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

SCOPE: Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Uses principles and skills in advanced health assessment for differentiating normal and abnormal lab and imaging findings and communicating these results to patients under physician supervision.
• Synthesizes knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, culture, and socioeconomics to access, evaluate, and provide therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Proactively anticipates potential clinical, social, and economic pitfalls and develops interventions to reduce patient risks.
• Clinically supports physicians by reviewing medical records and ensuring all testing, imaging, and records are available for review to make clinical decisions at the time of patient appointments.
• Under physician supervision, orders and interprets routine diagnostic tests, develops, and implements treatment plans, with attention to pre- and post-operative medication, drain, wound, and symptom management.
• Focuses on adherence to clinical pathways, protocols, and policies to maintain and foster a highly reliable and reputable hepatobiliary clinical program.
• Able and willing to act as a surgical first assist during complex hepatobiliary operative procedures.
• Actively participate as a member of the surgical team during pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care.
• Communicate effectively with all peri-operative support staff.
• Team-player, cooperative, adaptable, flexible.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during intense clinical situations.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls.
• May mentor new advanced practice providers.
• May precept advanced practice provider students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.

• Current Oregon/Washington Physician Assistant license with prescriptive privileges.

• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Experience/Training: Experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, is preferred.

More About The CompanyCompass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!
As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.
To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen - whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That's why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs, to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical , Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.