Physician Assistant - Ortho Oncology

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for their Ortho Oncology department. This dynamic role involves providing exceptional patient care, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals, and participating in the educational development of both staff and patients. The position requires a Master's degree from an accredited PA program, with a preference for candidates with orthopedic oncology experience. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for patients and increase patient access and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for interdisciplinary patient care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Physician Assistant - Ortho Oncology (250002ZI)

Physician Assistant - Ortho Oncology - ( 250002ZI )

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws.

What You Will Do

This is a full time, day shift position; Monday through Friday. The primary location will be UH Ahuja, but will involve travel to Cleveland Medical Center, Hudson and Westlake offices. In this role you will have your own clinic alongside the Collaborating Physician at the aforementioned locations. Orthopedic Oncology experience is preferred; surgical experience is strongly preferred.

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers (10%)
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers (10%)
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
• Collaborates with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years as a Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)
• Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
• Maintain national PA Certification (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%