Physician Assistant Infusion MGBCI

Physician AssistantThe Oncology Infusion Department is seeking a (40 hours/week) Physician Assistant to join the Infusion Center team at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Infusion APP will work within our adult Infusion Center to serve as an infusion first responder, promote infusion service access and efficiency and may provide urgent care/symptom management in close collaboration with longitudinal medical oncology providers to patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, or classical hematologic conditions.Primary Responsibilities:The APP will work closely with oncology primary teams to engage in the care of patients with complex diagnoses, serving as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies within the infusion department.Works collaboratively with longitudinal oncology teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the care continuumProvides consultation to both nurses and providers to maintain and improve access to infusion servicesWrites, modifies and addends orders in accord with current guidelinesMaintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulationsServes on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committeesCollaborates with unit staff, providers, professional development managers, APP leader, nurse director and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needsMonitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient careSupports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaborationEvaluates own practice and program effectivenessResponsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentialsMaintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensureSkills & Competencies Required:Demonstrated competence in specialized area.Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information.Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records to consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary.Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters. Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided.Supervisory Responsibility:No direct reports; may indirectly provide leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staffFiscal Responsibility:No direct budgetary responsibility Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resourcesWorking Conditions:Infusion Unit within BWH Licensed PracticesThis is a full time, 40h position (four 10-hour work days).Qualifications:EducationMaster's Degree Physician Assistant requiredLicenses and CredentialsPhysician Assistant [State License] - MA PA License requiredExperienceExperience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.- Ability to maintain quality control standards.- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.Additional Job Details (if applicable):Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$135,720 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade7