Physician Assistant Ambulatory Malignant Hematology at MGBCI

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

23h•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The malignant hematology oncology PA provides comprehensive ambulatory care to one or more disease specific medical oncology patient populations. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider promotes a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of medical malignant hematology oncology patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care across the trajectory of illness for patients. The malignant hematology oncology PA will assist in providing continuity support in the event of a patient admission in order to advance the plan of care. In addition to providing direct and indirect patient care, the malignant hematology oncology PA serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives. The hematology oncology PA will provide 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
DEA registration required and current PA license to practice in Massachusetts required.
Minimum 5 years’ current licensed Physician Assistant experience caring for an Oncology focused patient population required.
Clinical Physician Assistant experience in an ambulatory practice managing a malignant hematologic oncology focused patient population required.
Proficiency with Epic EMR.
Telemedicine experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail.
Expert clinical judgment skills to function in the independent role.
Procedural proficiency for hematologic oncologic specific procedures including bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsies.
Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients’ families, staff, and community health workers.
Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from busy clinical settings and changing organizational climate.
Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position.
Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience ordering and/or administering antineoplastics, immunotherapies, and cellular therapy products preferred.
Strong managerial and leadership presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff preferred.

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 for complex symptom evaluation and management 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 select medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating 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, 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. 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.