Hematology/Oncology PA — Advanced Cancer Care

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant for hematology/oncology coverage at Elmhurst Hospital, inpatient and outpatient settings. The PA will take histories, perform exams, document in EPIC, and collaborate with attending physicians to plan and coordinate care.

Responsibilities include assisting bone marrow biopsies, managing infusion center issues, writing orders for meds and labs, coordinating referrals, and ensuring timely follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Open to new graduates; training will be provided.
• Licensed PA (LPA) by NYS Department of Education is required.
• Current NCCPA certification is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is required.
• MS Word, PowerPoint, and EPIC proficiency is expected.
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management, and ability to work in a high-volume practice.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations with documentation in EPIC.
• Assist/perform bone marrow biopsies to aid diagnosis.
• Initiate and communicate the plan of care; coordinate follow-up.
• Support inpatient chemotherapy or oncologic workups and coordinate care.
• Manage inbox, respond to patient messages, medication refills, and symptoms.
• Assist with e-consults and referrals.
• Write orders for medications, labs, and tests; obtain specialty meds.
• Consult with attending physicians and care teams to ensure quality care.
• Manage infusion center issues and urgent clinical concerns.
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Clinical assessment

History taking

EPIC documentation

Biopsy support

Plan of care

Team coordination

Medication orders

Oncology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA)

NCCPA Certification

BLS & ACLS Certification

Tools

EPIC

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant for hematology/oncology coverage at Elmhurst Hospital, inpatient and outpatient settings. The PA will take histories, perform exams, document in EPIC, and collaborate with attending physicians to plan and coordinate care.

Responsibilities include assisting bone marrow biopsies, managing infusion center issues, writing orders for meds and labs, coordinating referrals, and ensuring timely follow-up.