Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Boston Medical Center's Radiation Oncology section is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver patient-focused care in a multidisciplinary setting in Boston. You will work under supervision to perform histories, exams, and treatment planning support, and ensure high-quality patient experiences.

The role covers both inpatient and outpatient consultations, order writing, and coordination of care with oncology, nursing, and allied services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• Current PA license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with Board of Registration of Physician Assistants authorization.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care in inpatient and outpatient settings under supervision.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic imaging; manage prescriptions.
• Coordinate care with Radiation Oncology team and other departments; participate in tumor boards and clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Radiation Oncology Section at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center provides a full range of cancer care to a diverse patient population in the city of Boston, including a robust clinical trials program. The position is in the ambulatory practice, where the provider will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient consultations in conjunction with a supervising physician, supportive care including prescription writing and appropriate referrals, ordering laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging, and providing coordination of care with other departments in the cancer center. The practitioner is also expected to participate in screening and enrollment onto clinical trials, attending relevant tumor boards, coordinating care with other departments. The Physician Assistant(PA) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for providing patient-focused health care. In this role, assessment, communication skills, and problems solving techniques are used to deliver quality care and to facilitate physician productivity. This highly respected role is also instrumental in acting as a liaison for oncology patients and working in concert with clinic and case management staff in order to meet the clinical needs of patients. In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the position will perform tasks as directed by the supervising physician and the clinic supervisor or manager. In addition, the position performs only those clinical tasks he/she is capable of and within the scope of the supervising physician. Will comply with all hospital by-laws, rules and regulations. Prescribes Category III and above drugs as indicated by state/federal licensing. Implement telephone orders for Category II drugs when a standing order is present. Provide orders under supervision of physician during assigned “on call” duty. The PA will work as part of a team in the Department of Radiation Oncology in a multidisciplinary environment working with Radiation Oncologists, Registered Nurses, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Dieticians, and Social Workers in collaboration with referring medical oncologists and surgeons. Boston Medical Center Radiation Oncology treats all adult cancers including curative and palliative treatments. The PA reports to and is managed by the Operations Manager while working under the supervision of Faculty/Attending Providers. The incumbent will provide care to patients including evaluating inpatient and outpatient consultations, taking histories; conducting physical exams; document findings and actions as indicated; simple procedures within the department; and assist with the planning of the course of patients’ treatments. The PA will perform site‑specific patient teaching; prepare patients for simulation; may assist with contouring structures for treatment planning; medicate patients as needed per protocol; order medications for symptom relief per protocol; assist in managing patients in follow‑up; and quality of life issues not limited to skin/wound care, acute and long term toxicity management and psycho‑social issues. In addition the PA will answer patient phone calls, emails, My Chart messages, questions and perform other duties as required such as attending tumor boards, participate in department, and medical center committees as needed. Other duties may include developing patient education materials; staff development; training; teaching; outreach; assisting with research; analyzing or collecting data; and assisting other service teams in providing care to patients in the department as needed.

POSITION

Position: Physician Assistant Department: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Current license to practice as PA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants. Registered with accrediting organization for Physician Assistant. Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges. Current BLS and ACLS Certifications.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self‑directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education. Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families. Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.

COMPENSATION

Compensation Range: $112,000.00- $162,500.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market‑competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston‑area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

EEO AND AMENITY INFORMATION

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E‑Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.