Advanced Practice Provider, Fellow

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Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: 12-month post-graduate training program for newly graduated NPs (Nurse Practitioners) and PAs (Physician Assistant) who wish to transition into oncology-based care. The fellowship provides support and training during the transition to practice period and includes clinical rotations, didactic curriculum, self-study coursework, mentor, and peer support. The program is open to newly graduated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) looking to gain specialty exposure in general medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and palliative care. This fellowship incorporates in-depth clinical training while affording protected educational time, which will help develop the APP as a well-rounded and extremely knowledgeable provider prepared to practice patient care in the cancer care continuum. A PPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Curriculum Vitae Two letters of recommendations: One Academic (faculty, program director, clinical instructor, or preceptor) One Clinical (physician, peer, colleague, current or prior supervisor) Personal Statement- The personal statement offers applicants an opportunity to highlight their talents, experiences, and goals that set you apart from fellow candidates. Summarize your expectations and what you hope to gain from this oncology fellowship and how this would impact your role as an advanced practice provider. Personal statements should be no more than 500 words, typed and double spaced and should be in your own words and not AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated. APP provides care in a variety of settings served by Tennessee Oncology. APP provides quality care to specific populations in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, active treatment, and palliative care with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP role includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of cancer or related disorders. The APP uses evidence-based literature and works toward evidence-based practice to effect a positive change in the health and healthcare delivered to the patient with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: I) Clinical Advance knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of blood diseases and cancer. Enhance utilization of integrated evidence-based practice into patient care Strengthen critical thinking and gain proficiency in delivering comprehensive care to patients with cancer and blood diseases. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients. Obtains and documents comprehensive health history. Performs and documents complete, system-focused, symptom-specific physical exams. Assesses for symptoms commonly seen in patients with cancer, impact of physical comorbidities on cancer symptoms and response to treatment, signs and symptoms of disease progression or recurrence, actual or potential late effects of cancer and its treatment in cancer survivors. Conducts a pharmacologic assessment, including prescriptions drugs, over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, and other complementary or alternative therapies. Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Orders and interprets findings of ancillary data, including laboratory and diagnostic tests. Prioritizes findings identify urgent or highest priority patient problems. Identifies patients who may be eligible for entry into clinical trials based on clinical findings. Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. Communicates plan of care to patient, caregiver and other members of the health care team. Order entry into EMR, prescriptions for medication, blood products based of laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens in accordance with practice guidelines. Provides management for symptoms of cancer and side effects related to cancer treatment. Refers or requests consultation from physicians and other health care professionals Assists in the management related family dynamics