Senior Oncology Infusion PA: Clinical Leader

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Physician Assistant for the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center to deliver oncology-focused patient care. You will supervise and manage treatment plans, side effects, and nursing coordination in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and 2+ years in oncology or infusion. Collaboration with oncologists, trials, and a commitment to infection control are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• CA PA license and NCCPA certification are required.
• ART certification or BLS/CPR with ACLS; plan to obtain ART within 6 months.
• 2+ years of oncology infusion or hematology/oncology experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage patients independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the infusion center and outpatient oncology settings.
• Administer antineoplastic therapies, manage side effects and toxicities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team and coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families; participate in trials and complex therapies.
• Triage oncologic emergencies with appropriate escalation.
• Maintain infection control and accurate charting throughout care.

Skills

Oncology care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient education

Infection control

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

ART / BLS / CPR / ACLS

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Physician Assistant for the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center to deliver oncology-focused patient care. You will supervise and manage treatment plans, side effects, and nursing coordination in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and 2+ years in oncology or infusion. Collaboration with oncologists, trials, and a commitment to infection control are essential.