Oncology Physician Assistant — Transformative Cancer Care

City of Hope; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Glendora, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary oncology care team. The PA provides comprehensive patient care under physician supervision, including histories, examinations, orders, therapies, and patient education.

The role emphasizes collaboration, pharmacologic knowledge, and safe prescribing, with duties spanning diagnostic testing, care planning, and follow-up for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current California Physician Assistant License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification, required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification, required.
• Must have a current DEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, secondary, and in some cases, tertiary care within scope of practice, licensure, and organizational policies.
• Document the consultation and new patient note.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory and imaging evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care with modifications as needed and in coordination with the attending physician.
• Perform routine procedures pertinent to the practice and as granted through the privilege process.
• Independently manage follow-up cases including imaging orders and pharmacologic care.
• Prescribe and counsel patients on narcotic use safety.
• Demonstrate pharmacologic knowledge including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse effects of pharmacologic agents.
• Review treatment and therapy plans with patients and appropriate family members.

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

City of Hope in Glendora, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary oncology care team. The PA provides comprehensive patient care under physician supervision, including histories, examinations, orders, therapies, and patient education.

The role emphasizes collaboration, pharmacologic knowledge, and safe prescribing, with duties spanning diagnostic testing, care planning, and follow-up for diverse patient populations.