Lead Oncology/BMT Physician Assistant

UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Blood & Blood Marrow Transplant (BMT) program seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Reporting to the BMT attending physician and APP Supervisor, you will lead rounds, collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team, and help advance care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy, educate patients and staff, participate in research,

Qualifications

Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program.
California PA license required.
Current NCCPA certification.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at hire with plan to obtain ART within 6 months.
Minimum 1 year recent PA experience in Oncology/BMT/Acute care settings.

Responsibilities

Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
Perform bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy.
Present patient cases during rounds and BMT clinical meetings.
Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in policy/procedure development.
Contribute to research and community outreach; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.