What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advance Practice Provider (PA or NP) position at PALO VERDE HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, LTD?
Company Description Palo Verde Cancer Specialists are a specialized medical practice serving communities in the greater Phoenix area, with its main office in Glendale, Arizona. The practice focuses on hematology and oncology care, providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for individuals with blood disorders and cancers. Team members collaborate closely to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care in an outpatient setting. The organization values clinical excellence, patient-centered service, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Applicants can expect a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and high-quality care delivery.
Role Description The Advance Practice Provider (PA or NP) will provide direct patient care in an outpatient hematology/oncology practice, in a full-time, on-site role located in Gilbert, AZ. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and formulating differential diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. The APP will order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, manage chemotherapy-related symptoms, and provide education to patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and care plans. The role also involves coordinating follow-up care, participating in multidisciplinary discussions, documenting encounters in the electronic medical record, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The APP is expected to maintain current clinical knowledge, adhere to regulatory and safety standards, and contribute positively to a team-oriented practice culture.
Qualifications
- Clinical practice skills in Medicine and Primary Care relevant to hematology/oncology patient management.
- Experience or foundational knowledge in Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine for managing acute and complex patient situations.
- Licensure and training as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with eligibility to practice in Arizona.
- Graduate degree from an accredited PA or NP program; national board certification required.
- Current Arizona state license (or ability to obtain), DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS certification.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills, with attention to detail and patient safety.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Prior experience in hematology/oncology, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and culturally sensitive, gender-neutral, non-discriminatory patient care.