Oncology Infusion PA — Weekend Coverage

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health’s Moores Cancer Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to support infusion center and Same-Day Cancer Services. The role emphasizes management of toxicities, coordination with oncologists, and education of patients and families in an outpatient setting.

Weekend coverage is primary, with some weekday/holiday shifts. The PA will work under Attending Oncologists, require ARC-PA approved education, California license, NCCPA certification, and relevant oncology infusion

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS with commitment to obtain ART within six months.
• Two+ years of hematology/oncology infusion or oncology infusion experience as a PA.
• Ability to perform initial history and physical examination and formulate plans.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests and procedures used in clinic.
• Understanding of infection control and medical chart documentation.
• Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking for outpatient oncology.
• Ability to independently manage patients in a fast-paced setting with escalation as needed.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Infusion Center under supervision of attending oncologists.
• Oversee management of toxicities and reactions to IV treatments.
• Triage oncologic emergencies and participate in clinical trials as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and educate patients and families.
• Provide Same-Day Cancer Services for established oncology patients and support weekend coverage.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Multidisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Infusion oncology experience

Oncology knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

ART/BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

UCSD Medical Staff privileges eligibility

Job description

UC San Diego Health’s Moores Cancer Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to support infusion center and Same-Day Cancer Services. The role emphasizes management of toxicities, coordination with oncologists, and education of patients and families in an outpatient setting.

Weekend coverage is primary, with some weekday/holiday shifts. The PA will work under Attending Oncologists, require ARC-PA approved education, California license, NCCPA certification, and relevant oncology infusion