Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG

Inspira Health; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health in New Jersey is seeking a Physician Assistant to join an oncology program. You will diagnose, evaluate, and manage oncologic and hematologic conditions, develop treatment plans with the cancer center team, and coordinate care with specialists and infusion services.

The role requires Master’s degree from an accredited PA program, NJ license, NCCPA certification, and familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred.
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
• Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning
• Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Skills

Oncology experience

NJ PA license

NCCPA certification

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Major Function

Position Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
• Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning
• Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines

Certification / Licensure

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ
• DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license
• BLS certification

Physical Requirements

• Lifting <20 lbs – occasionally; Standing – constantly; Sitting – frequently
• Lifting 20-50 lbs – occasionally; Climbing – occasionally; Kneeling – occasionally
• Lifting >50 lbs – never; Crouching – occasionally; Reaching – frequently
• Carrying – occasionally; Hearing – constantly; Walking – frequently
• Pushing – frequently; Talking – constantly; Vision – constantly
• Noise – rarely; Varied temperatures – occasionally; Cleaning agents – rarely
• Noxious odors – occasionally; Patient exposure – constantly; Operative equipment – never

Benefits Information

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