Leukemia Oncology PA: Advanced Practice & Care

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care within the Hematology and Medical Oncology service. The PA will work with a supervising physician, perform histories, exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans in accordance with privileges.

This role supports clinical, educational, and academic missions, including PA program teaching. Requirements include ARC-PA accredited program graduate and NCCPA certification; master's degree preferred;

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program.
• Certification from the NCCPA.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating clinical protocols is a plus.
• Clinical teaching/precepting or academic program involvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate within specialty areas.
• Evaluate patients by obtaining comprehensive histories and performing focused exams.
• Order labs, imaging, diagnostics, and consultations; develop a patient care plan.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions per guidelines.
• Document in medical records per best practice standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and prevention.
• Collaborate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, APPs, and staff to optimize outcomes.
• Assist in research protocols when applicable.
• Perform procedures as delineated by privileges.
• Obtain informed consent when indicated.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY seeks a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care within the Hematology and Medical Oncology service. The PA will work with a supervising physician, perform histories, exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans in accordance with privileges.

This role supports clinical, educational, and academic missions, including PA program teaching. Requirements include ARC-PA accredited program graduate and NCCPA certification; master's degree preferred;