Children s Hospital New Orleans is celebrating a new name and chapter as we proudly become Manning Family Children s. With an unwavering commitment to child health, we have proudly served as the Gulf South s only comprehensive children s hospital for 70 years transforming countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955.
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Manning Family Children s is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Pediatric Acute Care Physician Assistant) with expertise in hematologic malignancies and cancers to join its growing Cancer and Blood Disorders program. The candidate would be expected to grow this expanding program by performing clinical duties in the inpatient setting and work closely with physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage cancer patients, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and patient education. The hours for this position will vary to include eight, ten or twelve hours shifts including rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Besides clinical responsibilities, opportunities exist to participate in clinical research, QI initiatives, and education. Hospital leadership is committed to programmatic growth and excellence. Previous APP and Hematology Oncology experience is preferred, however new graduates with Acute Care experience are welcome to apply.
Additional Roles and Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:
Performing cancer screening and physical assessments, determining patients' health history, and diagnosing cancer, including the specific type and stage of the disease.
- Treatment Planning and Implementation:
Collaborating with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans, administering chemotherapy or other treatments, and overseeing treatment infusions.
Monitoring and managing patients' conditions and chemotherapy side effects, developing regimens to manage pain, and providing psychosocial counseling and support.
Educating patients and their families about the disease, treatment options, and what to expect, and providing support during treatment and beyond.
Coordinating discharge plans, follow-up care, home health, and outpatient prescriptions.
Participating in daily huddles/conferences with the team to facilitate communication and coordination of care.
New Orleans is a cultural melting pot. Life in the Big Easy can be as fast or as slow paced as you make it. Blessed with an abundance of festivals, sports, fine arts, not-so-fine arts, eating, drinking, and parading can become a daily part of your life.
Manning Family Children s is a 263-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a comprehensive range of services for children from birth to 21 years, with more than 600 pediatric providers and 3,000 employees solely dedicated to the care of kids.
With pediatric academic medical programs with both LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine, Manning Family Children s is proud to provide the highest level of care for children from across the Gulf South. Just last year, we proudly cared for 585,000 children the most ever in our history.
Competitive compensation package includes:
- Sign-on bonus offerings
- Annual CE Reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HC FSA)
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensure process reimbursement
- Company paid malpractice insurance
If you are interested, call Andrea Jones at or email an updated copy of you CV and references to
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)