Oncology Physician Assistant BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

50% MBTA passes

Childcare resources

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute seeks a compassionate Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This role supports a new inpatient service with full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities, emphasizing collaborative practice and complex patient care.

Responsibilities include patient-centered assessments, order/result interpretation, plan development, and close coordination with physicians, nurses, and other providers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies required.
• Massachusetts Physician Assistant license required; image-based restrictions not acceptable.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred but not mandatory; higher value placed on licensure and readiness to practice.
• Strong history-taking, clinical assessment, and adherence to guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered oncology care to inpatients.
• Take comprehensive histories and perform exams for timely assessment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and imaging to guide decisions.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with follow-up.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatments per policy and standards.
• Document accurately including admissions, progress, and discharge notes.
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to inpatient oncology and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Clinical interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

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

Help launch and shape the future of inpatient oncology care at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. This is an exciting opportunity to join our inaugural Hematology Oncology Inpatient Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital as an Inpatient Responding Clinician, caring for patients during some of the most critical moments in their cancer journey.

We are seeking compassionate, highly motivated Physician Assistants to join Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute's Inpatient Service at BWH. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available for clinicians who are energized by collaborative practice, complex patient care, and the chance to help build something new.

We offer an outstanding benefits package to eligible employees because your well-being matters, too:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 50% off MBTA passes
• Access to childcare resources and emergency backup care
• 403(b), Cash Balance Retirement Plan, and Tax-Sheltered Annuity options
• Exclusive "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts and museums to sporting events.

Essential Functions

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, counseling, and education to a designated inpatient oncology population.

Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations to support timely clinical assessment and care planning.

Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision-making.

Develop and implement individualized plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic results, physical examination findings, and patient needs.

Prescribe medications and manage treatments in accordance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries.

Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population, scope of practice, and clinical setting.

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and support safe transitions throughout the inpatient stay.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Massachusetts Physician Assistant required

Experience

• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Learn more about MGB PA's: http://youtu.be/d7y7AwuISOU?si=Bwn1dtLZOA_997y6

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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

2200 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.

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.

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