Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant- Women's

**Updated Cover Letter and Resume required at time of applying**

About Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers

Ironwood Physicians PC is a large multi-site, multi-disciplinary group located throughout metro-Phoenix including the East Valley, Scottsdale, and West Valley. Our well diversified practice provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, integrative oncology, gynecologic oncology, breast surgery, diagnostics (PET/CT), clinical research trials, and urology services. Our state-of-the-art-centers are patient focused and possess the highest quality equipment delivering care in an integrated setting.

Six of our sites are comprehensive cancer centers and support over 40 medical oncologists and 11 radiation oncologists. Our Women’s Centers support 14 breast surgeons and two gynecologic oncologists. Located in the beautiful suburban Phoenix area, which has a full cadre of support facilities, excellent consultants, friendly community and dedicated, well trained associates.

Mission Statement

To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview

We are looking for a Registered Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician's Assistant to support our Women's Breast Centers in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Scottsdale locations. Oncology experience or related experience is required. The Registered Nurse Practitioner or PAC-C will maintain a cohesive working relationship with the collaborating physician. This position is primarily clinic based providing patient care, however, may require some hospital activities including possible support in the operating room assisting the surgeon.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
• Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.
• In a collaborate manner with physician treat and monitoring chronic diseases, hematologic conditions and side effects of chemotherapy.
• Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., lab tests, x-rays, EKGs) with the supervision of the collaborating physician.
• Prescribing medications.
• Prescribing physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments.