Physician Assistant Gynecologic Oncology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with a physician, the Physician Assistant provides care to new or established patients and demonstrates autonomy in patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role includes ordering and interpreting testing and prescribing appropriate medications and therapeutic regimens within the scope of the physician assistant’s practice. In cooperation with nursing, staff physicians, and other department staff, work may include triage, telephone communication, and patient education.

The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. Listed duties represent typical elements of the role and are not all-inclusive; department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also considered essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified Physician Assistant credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Knowledge of care management, clinical policies and standards, health information documentation, patient assessment and care, patient safety, and patients’ rights.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, establish presumptive diagnoses, and implement treatment plans for the patient population.
• Make accurate and complete entries in the electronic medical record.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, obtain consultations as appropriate, and prescribe medical therapy using evidence-based practice.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Report to the collaborating physician circumstances, medical-management approaches, or test results that present significant risk to a patient’s health or well-being.
• Perform procedures within the scope of the physician assistant license.
• Communicate with the collaborative physician, patients, primary care providers, and referring staff by telephone or other correspondence.
• Advocate for patients by providing safe, ethical care and health education in language they and their families can understand.
• Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time