Supportive Oncology Physician Assistant

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine seeks a Physician Assistant for Supportive Oncology to provide dedicated patient care in hematology/oncology, focusing on symptom management and palliative care. This role requires advanced oncology knowledge and excellent communication skills to enhance patient quality of life throughout their treatment journey.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Must have a current unrestricted California PA license.
• Completion of an accredited PA program is required.
• Experience in Hematology/Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients independently in an ambulatory setting.
• Provide comprehensive supportive care to oncology patients.
• Coordinate complex care plans and educate patients.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of oncology

Symptom management

Palliative care principles

Counseling patients and families

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Current California Physician Assistant license

National board certification as AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Oncology Nursing Society Certification (ACONP)

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UCI School of Medicine was founded in 1978. In the more than four decades since that time, we have grown to become a thriving organization with a nationally recognized reputation for training the next generation of outstanding physicians, innovating in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of cancers and hematologic conditions.

Your Role on the Team

The Physician Assistant for Supportive Oncology within the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, is a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who plays an integral role in delivering comprehensive supportive care to oncology patients. Working under the supervision of the Medical Director(s) and APP Supervisor, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the PA will independently and collaboratively manage patients in the ambulatory setting.
This role focuses on enhancing quality of life for patients across the cancer care continuum by addressing symptom management, psychosocial needs, palliative care, and coordination of complex care plans. The PA will provide direct patient care, patient and family education, interdisciplinary care coordination, and communication with referring providers. As part of the supportive oncology team, the PA will contribute to optimizing outcomes and improving the patient and caregiver experience.
This position may perform:
• Functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice” (In general, the “scope of practice” includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per their approved standardized procedure). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary.
• Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges
• The PA professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
• The PA has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidence self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within all Health locations and affiliates.
• Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• The PA is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.
POPULATION SERVED: Adult and/or Adolescent Young Adult (AYA) patient populations

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of oncology, symptom management, and palliative care principles
• Proficiency in performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing, and managing complex cancer-related symptoms
• Familiarity with supportive care interventions such as pain management, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and cachexia
• Understanding of treatment-related toxicities and side-effect management across various cancer therapies (e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation)
• Skilled in counseling patients and families on prognosis, goals of care, and advance care planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Acceptable Certifications: National board certification as Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification (ACONP) and/or ONS Chemotherapy Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Hematology/Oncology Experience (at least 2 or more years)

Preferred:

• Previous experience working as a Physician Assistant in Hematology/Oncology.
• Experience caring for patients enrolled in early phase clinical trials and functioning as a co-investigator.
• Previous experience in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization