Physician Assistant- Gynecologic Oncology
About The Position
The Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing Gynecologic Oncology Program. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care within one of the region's leading cancer programs. AHCI recently launched its gynecologic oncology program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, expanding access to specialized care for patients with ovarian, uterine, cervical, and other gynecologic cancers. Full-time position based at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. May provide coverage at other metro Allina Health Cancer Institute locations. Monday through Friday schedule. Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient rounding responsibilities. This role includes care for active treatment patients, infusion center support, sexual health visits for patients with cancer, and survivorship visits. Surgical first-assist opportunities in the operating room as needed. Collaborative practice alongside gynecologic oncologists and multidisciplinary oncology teams
Requirements
- Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
- Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- New Graduates may be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Gynecologic Oncology or surgical experienced preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
