New England Cancer Specialists (NECS). NECS is currently seeking a full-time 40-hour 4 day per week Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Associate. The successful APP candidate will have a strong background in palliative medicine with an oncology/hematology focus. This role works closely with physicians treating a broad spectrum of patients in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The position will diagnose, treat and manage patients both in our Topsham and Westbrook ME clinic.

NECS is a growing private medical practice serving the state and region from multiple locations in New England. NECS is committed to achieving the best outcome and providing unmatched support in all areas for every patient. Nationally recognized as one of twelve Oncology Medical Homes in the nation and the first private practice to become a member of the Dana Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, NECS brings together top clinicians, researchers, and dedicated medical professionals, clinical and non-clinical to create the best possible experience and outcomes for our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies both in an outpatient clinic setting and an inpatient hospital setting.
• Elicit medical histories of patients, perform physical examinations, and develop a differential diagnosis/problem list.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and radiologic data, diagnose and treat co-morbid illness within the scope of a patient’s hematologic/oncologic diagnosis, perform procedures as delegated by the attending physician, prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend changes for improvement.
• Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Educate patients and families about the disease process and treatment and end of life care
• Work with patients regarding treatment side effects with goals of improving quality of life while receiving chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy.
• Facilitate advance care planning, medical decision-making and educate patients on the Death with Dignity Law.
• Provide information to patients and families related to symptom management and psychosocial response to the diagnosis of cancer and related treatment.

Weekend: Participation in weekend urgent care clinic in Westbrook 3-4 times per year

Travel: Travel between our Lewiston and Topsham clinics, and to local hospitals in the greater Portland area to see patients may be required

Experience and Skills:

• State of Maine and New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Associate license required or the ability to obtain.
• Palliative Care experience required
• Experience in Oncology and Hematology preferred.
• Master’s Degree Required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Ability to communicate with patients in a clear, concise, and compassionate manner.

Contact: Stephanie Valliere vallis@newecs.org or 207-303-3465