Surgery - Oncology Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Oncology or Surgical Oncology experience for an immediate locum opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia. This assignment was created to support increased patient volume, creating an ongoing need with an ASAP start upon credentialing.

Assignment Details

• Start: As soon as credentialed
• Ongoing assignment
• Monday Friday
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• No early clinic closures on Fridays

Practice Setting

• Combination of inpatient and outpatient care
• Liver and Pancreas Surgery practice
• Seamless transition between settings through a connected facility layout

Clinical Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding on surgical patients
• Outpatient clinic support
• Pre-visit chart review and preparation
• New patient surgical consultations
• Postoperative follow-up visits
• Established patient visits

Patient Volume

• Clinic: Approximately patients per day
• Inpatient volume varies based on the daily surgical census

Procedures

• No procedures required
• No first-assist responsibilities
• Surgical assistance is not required

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Oncology or Surgical Oncology experience required
• Experience caring for complex surgical patients preferred

Work Environment

• Collaborative practice model
• APPs work directly with surgeons during clinic sessions
• Each surgeon maintains two clinic days per week
• Hospital-based rounding combined with outpatient continuity of care

Ideal Candidate

An APP with a strong oncology or surgical oncology background who enjoys a balanced practice that combines inpatient rounding with outpatient surgical care while avoiding procedural and first-assist responsibilities.