MGBCI Ambulatory Solid Tumor Oncology PA

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physician Assistant for solid tumor hematology/oncology to provide comprehensive ambulatory care to oncology patients. The role includes direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration across teams.

The candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies and at least 2 years of PA experience in oncology, with proficiency in Epic EMR and telemedicine. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PA oncology experience, preferably with breast, GI or thoracic malignancies.
• Experience signing antineoplastic orders preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and telemedicine platforms encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural care to oncology patients.
• Perform histories, physical examinations, and order/interpret laboratory tests.
• Develop and follow plans of care; manage medications and prescriptions as per policy.
• Document timely notes, discharge summaries, and coordinate care with the team.
• Coordinate with radiology and other services for efficient patient flow.

Skills

Specialized area competence

Clinical communication

Documentation in EMR

Time management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Tools

Epic EMR

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The solid tumor hematology oncology Physician Assistant provides comprehensive ambulatory care to one or more disease specific medical

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

• Performs comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Completes high quality and timely documentation.
• Participates in scheduled encounters, maintains capacity for urgent care for the evaluation and management of complex oncologic symptoms or treatment toxicities and improves access for newly diagnosed hematology oncology patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Ensues appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
• Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with the supervising physician.
• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care across the trajectory of illness.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings across the trajectory of illness.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Facilitates and co-manages communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions, inclusive of standard of care antineoplastics and oncologic investigational new drugs according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Participates in research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
• Appreciates the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction and the risk for complex drug interactions.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

Qualifications

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' current PA experience caring for an Oncology focused patient population required. Experience in breast, GI and thoracic malignancies is strongly preferred. Experience in an ambulatory practice is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience signing antineoplastic orders strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic and EMRs strongly preferred.
• EPIC Inbasket management, telemedicine experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical trials strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated competence in specialized area.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information.
• Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records to consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary.
• Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters. Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports; may indirectly provide leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff

Fiscal Responsibility

No direct budgetary responsibility. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources

Working Conditions

Ambulatory Clinic Setting within BWH This is a full time, 40h position (four 10-hour work days, weekdays only).OnsiteRemote Type OnsiteWork Location 45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $135,720 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade 7.

Compensation & Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.