Gynecologic Oncology | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford Health
Location: Henry Ford Gynecology Oncology – Grosse Pointe Woods | Henry Ford Gynecology Oncology Waldenburg | Henry Ford St john Hospital
Status: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a-430p
Setting: 100% Outpatient | Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: None
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support Gynecologic Oncology services at Henry Ford St. John Hospital through a combination of onsite and remote clinic coverage. This role provides comprehensive care for gynecologic oncology patients across the cancer care continuum, including clinic visits (consults, follow-ups, pre- and post-operative care, and chemotherapy education), care coordination, and clinical triage. The APP will manage chemotherapy patients by initiating and updating orders, tracking and coordinating treatment regimens and schedules, supporting insurance authorization processes, and maintaining chemotherapy flowsheets. Additional responsibilities include triaging patient calls, addressing urgent and emergent clinical concerns, ordering and reviewing imaging and laboratory studies, coordinating blood transfusions in inpatient and outpatient settings, and supporting navigation for newly diagnosed patients. Candidates must have oncology specialty certification (OCN or AOCNP), demonstrated EPIC/EMR competency, and prior oncology and/or OB/GYN experience; new graduates will not be considered. Preferred qualifications include chemotherapy certification, experience with complex patient management and post-operative care, strong clinical triage skills, interest or experience in OR support and tumor board participation, and a collaborative, flexible approach with a strong interest in learning and educating team members. References will be requested.
Key Responsibilities
· Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
· Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
· Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
· Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines
Additional Role & Practice Highlights:
Partner closely with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Metro-West market (Southfield/Novi), ensuring shared support and team-based care
Work alongside an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) as part of the practice’s care team
Join a collaborative surgical practice with three physician surgeons
Clinic held three days per week, with one day dedicated to each physician
Physicians have dedicated OR time outside of clinic hours
Clinic volume ranges from 20–55 patients per day, offering a manageable and structured schedule
Why Henry Ford Health
· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
· Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
· Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications:
- NP or PA certification.
- Oncology specialty certification required (OCN or AOCNP)
- Oncology experience, preferred. (MA, LPN, RN, Pharmacy Tech)
- ER or OR experience, preferred.
- 3 years min. APP experience.
- EPIC and EMR competency required
- Chemotherapy certification and patient education experience, preferred
- Experience with complex patient management and post-operative care
- Ability to clinically triage and assess urgent vs. emergency patient needs
- Strong collaborative skills, flexible, team oriented, and eager to learn and educate
- OR experience, preferred
- Tumor board participation experience or interest
Education & Training
· Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
· Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Licensure
· Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification
· NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
· PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
- PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
- NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.