Senior PA — Oncology & BMT Specialist

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 is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients under the supervision of the BMT attending physician and APP Supervisor. You will perform specialized procedures, present cases during rounds and clinical meetings, and educate patients, families, and staff.

The role includes involvement in policy development, research, and community outreach, with potential outpatient center duties at Moores Cancer

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program.
• California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum one year of recent work experience as a licensed PA in Oncology, BMT, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist, Adult Critical Care, or related acute care specialty.
• Knowledge of BMT and CAR-T process and hematological blood cancers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand medical and psychosocial needs of cancer patients.
• High level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort in group teaching settings and willingness to perform community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
• Lead by example; liaise to promote consistent medical management across the care continuum.
• Perform specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy.
• Present patient cases during daily rounds and weekly BMT Clinical meetings.
• Provide patient/family and staff education.
• Support development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures; participate in research.
• Participate in community outreach and networking with community physicians.
• May provide care to BMT patients in the outpatient Moores Cancer Center.
• Develop and expand role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Patient empathy

Education

ARC-PA accredited program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

University of California San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients under the supervision of the BMT attending physician and APP Supervisor. You will perform specialized procedures, present cases during rounds and clinical meetings, and educate patients, families, and staff.

The role includes involvement in policy development, research, and community outreach, with potential outpatient center duties at Moores Cancer