Physician Assistant Ambulatory GYN-Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant

The MGBCI Ambulatory Gynecologic Oncology Department is seeking a (40 hours/week) Physician Assistant to join the team at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Gynecologic Oncology APP provides comprehensive ambulatory patient care to adult patients with gynecologic malignancies, working in close collaboration as part of an interdisciplinary approach within the Gynecologic Cancer Service. The APP is responsible for the assessment and management of patients with all types of female reproductive cancers, including cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancer, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care across the trajectory of illness for patients. The APP is also responsible for assessing patients with urgent clinical needs, facilitating hospital admission when deemed appropriate, connecting patients with supportive services when appropriate, and providing continuity support to advance the plan of care. In addition to direct and indirect clinical responsibilities, the APP serves as the role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement, and/or quality and safety initiatives. The gynecologic oncology APP provides thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team. The gynecologic oncology APP may practice clinically at MGBCI BWH licensed practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations for patients with gynecologic malignancies.
• Develop, implement, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, review laboratory, pathology, and radiology results, and communicate findings to patients.
• Manage gynecologic oncology patients receiving local and systemic therapies.
• Monitor treatment response, address complex symptom management needs, and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and supportive care needs.
• Write orders and manage therapies in accordance with current clinical guidelines and institutional standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support access to care and facilitate patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through effective interdepartmental collaboration and coordination of appointments, testing, and follow-up services.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice efforts.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, patients, and families.
• Appreciates the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, 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.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Master's Degree of Physician Assistant
• Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH and Federal DEA required.
• Physician Assistant [State License] - MA PA License required
• At least one year clinical Physician Assistant experience in ambulatory oncology or women's health required.
• Clinical Physician Assistant experience in an ambulatory practice managing a gynecologic malignancy focused patient population preferred.
• Clinical experience ordering and/or administering antineoplastics preferred.

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.

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 Oncology at MGBCI within BWH Licensed Practices This is a full time, 40h position (four 10-hour work days). Onsite

Work Location: 45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $135,720 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade: 7

MGH Institute of Health Professions