Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

CME leave and CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Oncology team. This full-time ambulatory position focuses on pre-operative and post-operative management for complex oncologic cases, collaborating with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The APP will assist in consultations, rounds, and care coordination, with emphasis on education, longitudinal follow-up, and EMR documentation (Cerner).

Qualifications

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• CPR certification
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting
• Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges
• Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR (Cerner)
• Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services
• Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership-as a clinician and healthcare expert. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Surgical Oncology team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday ambulatory position focused on the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex oncologic surgical procedures. The provider will work closely with patients managing disease processes such as gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), gastroesophageal, and soft tissue malignancies.

As an integral member of the surgical oncology team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient consultative setting, working in close collaboration with nationally respected surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams. This non-operative position is ideal for an APP passionate about complex care coordination, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting
• Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges
• Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR (Cerner)
• Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services
• Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies

Qualifications:

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioneror Physician Assistant Program
• CPR certification
• Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

New grads are welcome to apply!

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan - 403(b) with % employer match

Be a part of a nationally recognized surgical team in a health system that is the largest provider of services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our experienced team and MedStar's resources, you can have a rewarding and long-term career. Join us in the nation's capital and enjoy a great quality of life which features fun, culture, and diversity. We look forward to working with you.

MedStar Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer.

MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,003.00 - USD $189,999.00 /Yr.