Physician Assistant - Oncology/Hematology

Job Title

Physician Assistant

Duties

The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Scope of Practice is defined in applicable VA policies and determined by the Physician Assistant (PA) and the collaborating MD(s) biannually. In addition to observance of federal, national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System, this position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of outpatient care for Oncology/Hematology patients including patient evaluation; treatment including biopsies, order appropriate medications, schedule follow-up as needed, appropriate referrals as needed.
• Serve as primary Oncology/Hematology provider for an independent panel of clinic patients after an initial training period.
• Perform new patient Oncology/Hematology consultation and return Oncology/Hematology visits and telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Oncology/Hematology staff. Establish a comprehensive plan of care based on clinical findings and standards of care. Establish mutual goals with patient/family.
• Prescribe medications based on patients' status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapies.
• Lead and direct others in Oncology/Hematology to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum, between referral bases, and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including but not limited to biopsies, laboratory tests, and appropriate radiology studies.
• Help triage requests for outpatient Oncology/Hematology consultation in a timely manner, coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency, and assist in facilitating IFC consults and referrals from other VA facilities.
• Support and enhance the mission and goals of the VA Health Care System.
• Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community.
• Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in the patient care and healthcare delivery.
• Demonstrate ability to function independently in advanced leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized