Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Gynecology Oncology at Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI

Job description

  Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8a-5p. Day shift. No weekends (yes!). Rotating weekly call coverage keeps things interesting. Clinic-based with inpatient rounding as needed—think 85% clinic, 15% hospital vibes. You'll work with our oncology vulnerable population, and no two days are quite the same. No OR time here, but you'll travel between our Southfield and Novi Cancer Centers. English is our preferred speaking language. We're looking for experienced professionals only—new graduates, we'll catch you on the next round! Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Magic Be the patient champion**: Deliver compassionate, expert care to patients navigating gynecologic cancers. Your friendly bedside manner and kind approach will make a real difference in their cancer journey. Lead clinic visits like a boss**: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, manage complex gynecologic oncology cases, and coordinate multidisciplinary care with surgeons, medical oncologists, and the broader care team. Master symptom management**: Help patients navigate chemotherapy side effects, postoperative recovery, and survivorship care with expertise and empathy. Round and coordinate**: Provide inpatient rounding as needed, ensuring seamless care transitions and stellar communication across the team. Collaborate across disciplines**: Work alongside physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and specialists to deliver truly coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. Stay sharp and curious**: Engage with clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and emerging cancer therapies to keep your practice evidence-based and cutting-edge. Flex and adapt**: Bring flexibility and a genuine team-player attitude to a dynamic oncology environment where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Mission-driven cancer care**: Be part of Henry Ford's recognized comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer treatment team making meaningful impact on patients facing complex gynecologic cancers. Academic and learning environment**: Work alongside gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, residents, fellows, and specialists—your professional development never stops. Advanced practice autonomy**: Play a significant role in patient management, from clinic visits to survivorship care, symptom management, postoperative care, and care coordination. Exposure to complex and diverse cases**: Experience a broad range of gynecologic malignancies and treatment approaches, building specialized expertise in a large health system. Research and innovation opportunities**: Participate in clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and emerging cancer therapies if evidence-based practice excites you. Career growth and stability**: Henry Ford's size and reputation open doors for advancement, leadership, specialty certification, mentoring, and collaboration across the health system. Team-based culture**: Join an environment where physicians, nurses, APPs, pharmacists, social workers, and other disciplines work closely together—because great care is a team sport. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Nurse Practitioner (NP) Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Graduate degree as an NP (MSN or DNP) National NP certification (FNP, AGNP, or WHNP) State APRN licensure and prescriptive authority Minimum 1-3 years of oncology, women's health, gynecology, or surgical experience Physician Assistant (PA) Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant master's program Current NCCPA certification (PA-C) State PA licensure BLS/CPR certification Minimum 1-3 years of oncology, women's health, gynecology, or surgical experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Gynecologic oncology and chemotherapy management experience Chemotherapy certification Experience with EMR systems Strong communication and patient education skills Interest in research, clinical trials, or quality improvement initiatives REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS BLIS, ACLS, DEA, CSL, CALS