(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Inpatient BMT - 140242

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 162,530 - 214,104; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical management for oncology and BMT patients. This role involves specialized procedures and collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in communication and patient management, along with relevant experience in hematology and oncology.

The position requires BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications, along with a California PA license. We offer competitive pay ranging from $162,530 to $214,104 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in Oncology or BMT.
• Thorough knowledge of BMT and hematological cancers.
• Ability to understand both medical and psychosocial patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
• Perform specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in community outreach and networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Oncology/BMT knowledge

Patient management

Education

Graduate from accredited PA program

California PA license

Current PA certification

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of the patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.

Performs specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy. Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT Clinical meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients in the outpatient center at the Moores Cancer Center. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in Oncology, BMT, or adult critical care.
• Thorough knowledge of BMT and CAR‑T process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psychosocial needs of a patient population with cancer.
• A high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two (1 - 2) years of working experience in a licensed Physician Assistant in inpatient Hem/Onc/BMT.
• Knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications.
• Experience in quality improvement.
• Experience in working with Clinical Trials and ability to identify potential Clinical Trials patients.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years.

Benefits & Pay Transparency

Annual Full Pay Range: $162,530 - $214,104 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $77.84 - $102.54

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).