Physician Assistant - Leukemia | Clinical Lead & Educator

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine on the Upper East Side seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in Leukemia within Hematology and Medical Oncology. The PA will provide direct patient care, collaborate with physicians, and participate in teaching activities within the PA Program.

The role requires NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS, with ACLS/PALS if applicable, and typically 2 years of clinical experience. Schedule is Mon-Fri, four days per week after orientation, in NYC offices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
• New grads may be considered.
• Prior experience coordinating clinical protocols desired.
• Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or academic program involvement in an advanced practice provider training program is preferred.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration.
• Certification from the NCCPA.
• BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS or PALS (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and coordination within specialty areas.
• Obtain comprehensive health histories and perform focused physical examinations.
• Order labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; develop care plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per guidelines.
• Document across medical records with best practices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and prevention.
• Coordinate with other providers to promote continuity of care.
• Assist in research protocol activities when applicable.
• Perform procedures as delineated by privileges where applicable.
• Obtain informed consent as indicated.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

ARC-PA accredited program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine on the Upper East Side seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in Leukemia within Hematology and Medical Oncology. The PA will provide direct patient care, collaborate with physicians, and participate in teaching activities within the PA Program.

The role requires NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS, with ACLS/PALS if applicable, and typically 2 years of clinical experience. Schedule is Mon-Fri, four days per week after orientation, in NYC offices.