Physician Assistant

American Oncology Partners, PA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with 100% match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Oncology Partners, PA is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant to assist in patient care, providing leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment. The role entails assessing patient status, writing prescriptions, and evaluating clinical trial eligibility. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, current licensing, and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess leadership, analytical, and effective communication abilities, with a willingness to travel up to 25%. Competitive benefits and a robust compensation package await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current license/registration to practice.
• Have prescriptive privileges or be eligible to apply, and hold necessary certification from ARC-PA.
• Possess leadership skills necessary to direct others toward successful patient treatment.
• Be willing to travel 0–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and psychosocial status of patients.
• Write prescriptions for medication based on diagnostic studies.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Judgment and discretion

Education

Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program

Current license/registration to practice

BLS certification

Tools

Patient management software

Job description

Location: Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $170,000.00

Position Summary

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post‑discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow‑up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi‑disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate and quality care.
• Provide on‑call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Keep work area and records neat and orderly.
• Maintain all company equipment safely and in working order.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• Work at any company location to meet business needs as directed by collaborating physician.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current license/registration to practice in the state of employment.
• Have prescriptive privileges or be eligible to apply, and hold necessary certification from ARC‑PA.
• Be BLS certified.
• Fluent in English with verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations, physicians, employees, patients, and families.
• Possess leadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to successful patient treatment.
• Have analytical skills to evaluate patients’ status, healthcare procedures, and to monitor quality of patient care.
• Have fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in the state of residency for travel to clinics.
• Can effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, public, and physicians.
• Be willing to travel 0–25% of the time.

Travel Requirements

• 0–25% travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network.
• 401(k) with 100% match and investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.