MGBCI Ambulatory Solid Tumor Oncology PA

Summary The solid tumor hematology oncology Physician Assistant provides comprehensive ambulatory care to one or more disease-specific medical populations. The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. The PA may also perform additional duties such as precepting a small group of learners. This position requires patient care. Essential Functions Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting. Performs complete histories and physical examinations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic, HR Only required. Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred. Knowledge, 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. Clinical Responsibilities Performs comprehensive histories and physical examinations. Completes high quality and timely documentation. Participates in scheduled encounters, maintains capacity for urgent care for the evaluation and management of complex oncologic symptoms or treatment toxicities and improves access for newly diagnosed hematology oncology patients. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Ensures appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team. Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the selected medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with the supervising physician. Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care across the trajectory of illness. Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings across the trajectory of illness. Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration. Facilitates and co-manages communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff. Orders medications and writes prescriptions, inclusive of standard of care antineoplastics and oncologic investigational new drugs according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Participates in research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice. Appreciates the complex medical environments of cancer patients, including those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction and the risk for complex drug interactions. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research. Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research. Experience & Qualifications Minimum 2 years' current PA experience caring for an oncology-focused patient population required. Experience in breast, GI and thoracic malignancies is strongly preferred. Experience in an ambulatory practice is strongly preferred. Minimum 1 year experience signing antineoplastic orders strongly preferred. Proficiency with Epic and EMRs strongly preferred. EPIC in-basket management, telemedicine experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with clinical trials strongly preferred. Skills & 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 staff.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

No direct budgetary responsibility. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ambulatory Clinic Setting within BWH. This is a full-time, 40-hour position (four 10-hour work days, weekdays only). Onsite. Equal Opportunity Employer The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brigham and Women's Hospital