Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners New

Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner will join the Breast Surgery team in the Department of Surgery to expand clinical breast care under the direction of the breast surgery attendings.  The role of the extender will be to serve primarily as the advanced practice provider (APP) for the High Risk and Benign Breast Disease Clinic. This role involves independent patient evaluation, breast cancer risk assessment, clinical management, patient education, care coordination, and collaborative care with breast radiologists, genetic counselors, and other multidisciplinary breast providers. Dedicated clinic time will be provided to provide independent patient care, and opportunities for surgical first assist.  The APP will be instrumental in managing and developing clinic workflows to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals at increased risk for breast cancer and those diagnosed with benign breast conditions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current licensure as a PA or ARNP in the State of [Insert State].
• Board Certification as PA-C or in a relevant NP specialty (FNP, ANP, WHNP).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in surgery, women’s health, or breast health desirable. 

Special Instructions for applicants:

• All Applicants must apply at:  https://jobs.ufhealth.org/careers-home/jobs/53059?lang=en-us