What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP - Hematology/Oncology - Full Time position at MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER?
Conducts Patient Visits and Assessments
- Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment assessments, and survivorship visits.
- Obtains and documents complete medical histories, physical examinations, treatment responses, and symptom assessments.
- Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Ensures timely patient access, thorough documentation, and appropriate follow-up care.
Manages Hematology and Oncology Patients
- Evaluates and manages patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses throughout the continuum of care.
- Monitors disease progression, treatment effectiveness, laboratory results, imaging studies, and adverse effects.
- Identifies and addresses treatment-related toxicities and complications in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborates with physicians regarding complex clinical issues and treatment modifications.
Orders, Prescribes, and Monitors Therapies
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as clinically indicated.
- Prescribes medications and supportive care interventions in accordance with state regulations, institutional policies, and collaborative practice agreements.
- Monitors patient response to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive medications.
- Provides symptom management for pain, nausea, fatigue, anemia, infection risk, and other cancer-related concerns.
Provides Patient and Family Education
- Educates patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and survivorship care.
- Reinforces treatment adherence and promotes informed decision-making.
- Assesses patient understanding and identifies barriers to care.
Assists with Patient Triage and Acute Care Needs
- Participates in the assessment and triage of patient concerns, treatment-related symptoms, and urgent clinical issues.
- Determines appropriate interventions and level of care, including outpatient management, emergency evaluation, or hospitalization when necessary.
- Supports efficient clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
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