Inpatient Oncology PA: Collaborative Cancer Care

MFS Investments; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Physician Assistant to support hematology/oncology and solid tumor patients, including those receiving elective chemotherapy. The PA will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires NCCPA certification, Massachusetts PA licensure, and ongoing CME with DEA and state licenses maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program.
• Must be NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
• Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses and complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.

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 including admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations.
• Prescribes therapy or medications and performs procedures according to DFCI privileges.
• Collaborates with all care team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Coordinates care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
• Proctors PA students and participates in PA preceptor programs.

Skills

General medicine

Hematology/Oncology

Inpatient medicine

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA Studies (AAPA/NCCPA accredited)

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Physician Assistant to support hematology/oncology and solid tumor patients, including those receiving elective chemotherapy. The PA will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires NCCPA certification, Massachusetts PA licensure, and ongoing CME with DEA and state licenses maintained.