Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Position Responsibilities

 

Includes but is not limited to:

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments 
• Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning.
• Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines

Certification/ Licensure:

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ
• DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license 
• BLS certification

Physical Requirements

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 N: Never     O: Occasionally (<20%)    F: Frequently (20%-80%)    C: Constantly >80%)

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