Breast Surgery APP (NP/PA)

Inova Fair Oaks and Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Breast Surgery APP (NP/PA) to join the team. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities

• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program with opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater

• CME Support: Up to $1,800 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Breast Surgery APP Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and treatment of multiple benign and malignant breast conditions including breast abscess, granulomatous mastitis, cancer survivorship, high risk breast surveillance.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of new and returning patients including history-taking, physical examinations, review of diagnostic imaging, and careful documentation.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatments.
• Develops and implements plan for breast diagnostics and surveillance, with referrals to a surgeon when appropriate
• Performs in office procedures such as skin punch biopsies, incision & drainage, wound packing
• Works in collaboration with the patient's referring provider as well as other members of the patient's care team to ensure optimal patient experience and outcomes.
• Educates/coaches fellow staff members including RNs and medical assistants

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Mastersin Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

• Experience: 2 years APP experience.

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start

• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)

• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor

• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Surgery, oncology, or women's health experience preferred