Physician Assistant

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Oncology Department. You will collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to plan, evaluate, coordinate, implement and facilitate all aspects of cancer care.

The PA will perform oncology history and physicals, review imaging and labs, manage complications and chemo-related issues, administer specialty meds, and discuss patient progress with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• NYS PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• 6 months PA experience required; oncology preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oncology history and physical examinations.
• Review and interpret imaging and laboratory information.
• Manage cancer-related medical complications.
• Handle chemotherapy side effects and related care.
• Administer and prescribe specialty medications.
• Discuss patient care and progress with the medical team.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NCCPA certification

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:ONC - Physician AssistantsBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:NightWork Days:ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULEScheduled Hours:7 PM-7:30 AMScheduled Daily Hours:12.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$76.52For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .We are currently seeking Physician Assistants to join our esteemed Department of Oncology. As part of our astonishing team, you will be collaborating with physician and other healthcare providers for planning, evaluation, coordination, implementation and facilitation of all facets of care for patients. Physician Assistants are expected to demonstrate advanced and diverse clinical knowledge and skills in the capacity of clinicians, educator, researcher, collaborator and patient advocate to provide both direct and indirect patient care in a semi-autonomous, self-directed role in accordance with professional standards and clinical expertise. The Physician Assistant will:Conduct thorough oncology history and physical examinations.Review and interpret imaging and laboratory information.Manage medical complications related to advanced cancer.Manage patients with chemotherapy side effects and complications.Administer and prescribe medications specialty medications.Discuss patient care and progress with medical team.Job Requirements:Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferredGraduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant programRegistered as a Physician’s Assistant in New York StateNCCPA certified6 months of Physician Assistant experience requiredOncology experience preferredMust be able to work across multiple campuses (Moses and Einstein), if necessaryMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.