Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG
Physician Assistant
Job Description
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Position Responsibilities
Includes but is not limited to:
- Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
- Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
- Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
- Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning.
- Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects.
- Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred
- Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines
Certification/ Licensure:
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ
- DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license
- BLS certification
Physical Requirements
Place an N, O, F or C in the boxes below
N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly >80%)
Lifting <20lbsOStandingCSittingFLifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingOLifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingFCarryingOHearingCWalkingFPushingFTalkingCVisionCEnvironmental ConditionsNoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsFNoxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentN
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Fields of study
- Oncology