APRN/PA Clinic (Ocala)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute The Villages, FL 32159, US

Date Posted:

2026-09-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Ocala Cancer Center

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess patients' physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
Based on findings, determine patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Administer therapeutic measures / obtain specimens as prescribed.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment.
Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.
Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient   privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.  Adheres to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
Other duties as requested.
Keep work area and records neat and orderly.
Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by the HIPAA regulations.
Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs as directed by collaborating physicians.
Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, master’s degree in nursing or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program
0-3 Years Licensed as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
Certification from PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).
BLS certified

EXPERIENCE:

Leadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients.
Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients’ status, health care procedure / techniques and to monitor quality of patient care.
Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties is essential.

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves professionally and respectfully and comply with all labor laws, workplace policies, and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department. 

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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