(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Inpatient BMT - 141958

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in California seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients under the BMT program, leading care with the multidisciplinary team and performing procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy. You will participate in rounds and weekly BMT clinical meetings to ensure cohesive care.

The role includes patient and staff education, policy development, and research participation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program.
• California Physician Assistant license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients under physician supervision.
• Lead by example in professional image and leadership within the BMT Program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to ensure consistent medical management across care continuum.
• Perform specialized procedures (bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, skin biopsy).
• Present patient cases during rounds and weekly BMT clinical meetings.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; contribute to policy development and revision.
• Participate in research and community outreach; liaison with community physicians.

Skills

Oncology/BMT expertise

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Clinical rounds

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

Tools

NCCPA Certification

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

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 of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in Oncology, BMT, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist practice, Adult Critical Care, or a closely related acute care specialty.
• 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 (1+) or more years of working experience as 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,652 - $224,815 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $81.73 - $107.67

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).