Oncology Infusion PA: Expert Cancer Care

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 185.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care in infusion and oncology clinics. The role includes administration of antineoplastic therapies, toxicity management, triage of oncologic emergencies, and care coordination with attending oncologists.

Coverage will span multiple infusion locations and occasionally the Same Day Cancer Center, with a focus on solid and hematologic cancers, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the ARC-PA.
• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2) or more years of recent (within the last 5 years) work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in hematology oncology, oncology infusion, or non-oncology infusion.
• Proven ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in a clinic setting.
• Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, to maintain infection control, an accurate documentation of medical chart.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to assess and manage patients in an oncologic outpatient setting.
• Demonstrates ability to independently manage patients in a fast-paced setting, using evidence-based clinical judgment and appropriate escalation of care.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to guide care teams and educate patients and families. Consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and kindness to staff and patients.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care for oncology patients undergoing treatment in the Infusion Center and Same Day Cancer Services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of administration of antineoplastic therapies, side effect management, and triage of oncologic emergencies.
• Collaborate with Attending Oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams; educate patients and families.
• Provide care coverage for Moores Cancer Center infusion locations and occasionally the Same Day Cancer Center.

Kenntnisse

ARC-PA approved

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

ART or BLS/CPR/ACLS

Oncology infusion experience

History and physicals

Ausbildung

PA program accreditation

Jobbeschreibung

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care in infusion and oncology clinics. The role includes administration of antineoplastic therapies, toxicity management, triage of oncologic emergencies, and care coordination with attending oncologists.

Coverage will span multiple infusion locations and occasionally the Same Day Cancer Center, with a focus on solid and hematologic cancers, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.