PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Montefiore Health System; East Street; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to join their oncology team. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, managing complications, and coordinating care alongside medical staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, certification, and at least six months of relevant experience. This full-time position may involve working across multiple campuses offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Physician’s Assistant in New York State.
• NCCPA certified.
• 6 months of Physician Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough oncology history and physical examinations.
• Manage medical complications related to advanced cancer.
• Administer and prescribe specialty medications.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical knowledge

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Location

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded

No

Department

ONC - Practice Administration

Bargaining Unit

1199

Work Shift

Night

Work Days

ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE

Scheduled Hours

7 PM-7:30 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours

11.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$72.85 for positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Additional Information

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This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part‑time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full‑time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full‑time employees, and four (4) months for part‑time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes.

Description

We are currently seeking Physician Assistants to join our esteemed Department of Oncology. As part of our astonishing team, you will be collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers for planning, evaluation, coordination, implementation and facilitation of all facets of care for patients. Physician Assistants are expected to demonstrate advanced and diverse clinical knowledge and skills in the capacity of clinicians, educator, researcher, collaborator and patient advocate to provide both direct and indirect patient care in a semi‑autonomous, self‑directed role in accordance with professional standards and clinical expertise.

• Conduct thorough oncology history and physical examinations.
• Review and interpret imaging and laboratory information.
• Manage medical complications related to advanced cancer.
• Manage patients with chemotherapy side effects and complications.
• Administer and prescribe specialty medications.
• Discuss patient care and progress with medical team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
• Registered as a Physician’s Assistant in New York State.
• NCCPA certified.
• 6 months of Physician Assistant experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Must be able to work across multiple campuses (Moses and Einstein) if necessary.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.