Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider, Community Health Partners

Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a fulltime Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established outpatient Medical Oncology practice in Fresno CA. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of Medical Oncologists Hematologists and experienced Advanced Practice Providers in a comprehensive cancer center dedicated to delivering highquality patientcentered oncology care.

Practice Highlights

• Fully equipped oncology clinic with oncampus infusion services including chemotherapy immunotherapy and supportive treatments
• Integrated tools for treatment planning toxicity monitoring and survivorship care
• Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth tumor board participation and multidisciplinary case discussions

About Us

The Community Health System is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno California. Community is the regions largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nations top medical schools the University of California San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the areas safety net fiscal year 2024 Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and addition to our hospitals our health system includes a vast medical network medical foundation medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 2500 physicians. Our medical foundation Community Health Partners includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations serving Valley families at every stage of life. Our health plan Community Care Health is one of the Valleys largest HMO plans providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acute-care hospitals Community Regional Medical Center Clovis Community Medical Center Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center as well as several long-term care outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Communitys hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care collaboration communication teaching research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.

Local Area

Fresno California offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Recognized as the fifth largest city in California residents benefit from an affordable housing market diverse neighborhoods and a welcoming multicultural community. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresnos unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly year-round with mild winters and no snow in the city. This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally the Central Coasts beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways. Fresnos combination of an easygoing lifestyle family-friendly environment and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures makes it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive oncology assessment evaluation and direct patient care in accordance with established protocols.
2. Manages patients collaboratively with supervising physicians including participation in daily rounds treatment planning and followup care.
3. Orders interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests such as CBC CMP tumor markers imaging studies and pathology reports.
4. Furnishes medicationsincluding chemotherapyrelated supportive agentsbased on standardized procedures.
5. Educates patients and families on diagnosis treatment options chemotherapy/immunotherapy regimens sideeffect management and survivorship planning.
6. Coordinates referrals to radiation oncology surgical oncology and other subspecialties as needed.
7. Obtains prior authorizations for oncology medications imaging and procedures.
8. Documents patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
9. Identifies and differentiates between normal and treatmentrelated abnormal findings escalating concerns appropriately.
10. Participates in quality improvement initiatives policy development and evidencebased practice updates.
11. Performs other duties as assigned to support highquality oncology care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Community Physicians Group (CPG) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law or any combination of such addition Community Physicians Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.