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

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

Job summary

The University of California San Diego is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant focused on Inpatient Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). The role includes managing oncology/BMT patient care, performing specialized procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

We require a California licensed Physician Assistant with experience in Oncology or BMT, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient education.

The position offers a competitive salary range from $162,530 to $214,104 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program.
• California PA license required.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in Oncology or BMT.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
• Perform specialized procedures like bone marrow biopsy.
• Participate in community outreach and support patient education.

Skills

Patient care in Oncology/BMT

Communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of BMT processes

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from ARC-PA approved PA program

California Physician Assistant license

Current PA Certification from NCCPA

Job description

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

Filing Deadline: Thu 7/9/2026

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 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.

PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT

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).

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

EEO STATEMENTS

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.