Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG

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
• 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 <20lbsOStandingCSittingF

Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingF

CarryingOHearingCWalkingF

PushingFTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsF

Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentN

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.