Impactful Inpatient Oncology PA — Collaborative Care

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Physician Assistant to assist Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic and solid tumor oncology patients. Inpatient PAs will cross-train with inpatient teams and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to coordinate comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes teamwork across ambulatory and inpatient settings, with dedicated participation in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives while maintaining high

Qualifications

• The position requires a Master’s Degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program.
• Candidates must be NCCPA certified, hold a license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts, and maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses.
• Additionally, 100 hours of CME must be completed every 2 years in compliance with national and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of patient care in collaboration with supervising MD and care team
• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Orders and interprets diagnostic test results to obtain pertinent medical information
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data which may include admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations
• Prescribes therapy or medications and performs procedures according to DFCI privileges
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and all DF/BW staff
• Participates in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives
• Practices in an efficient manner without compromising high level of patient care
• Works well with and coordinates care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals promoting excellence in patient care

Skills

General medicine

Hematology/oncology

Team collaboration

Clinical education

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Education

Master’s Degree in PA Studies

NCCPA certification

MA Physician Assistant license

DEA license

Job description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Physician Assistant to assist Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic and solid tumor oncology patients. Inpatient PAs will cross-train with inpatient teams and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to coordinate comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes teamwork across ambulatory and inpatient settings, with dedicated participation in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives while maintaining high