Physician Assistant Gynecologic Oncology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with a physician, the Physician Assistant provides care to new and established patients. The role involves patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, with autonomy appropriate to the physician assistant's scope of practice. The Physician Assistant orders and interprets testing and prescribes appropriate medications and therapeutic regimens. Work in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians, and other department staff may also include triage, telephone communication, and patient education. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The listed duties describe typical elements of the position and are not all-inclusive; department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also 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 assigned 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 circumstances, medical-management approaches, or test results that present a significant risk to patient health or well-being to the collaborating physician.
Perform procedures within the scope of the physician assistant license.
Communicate with the collaborating physician, patients, primary care providers, and referring staff by telephone or other correspondence.
Advocate for patients by providing safe, ethical care and health education to patients and their families in a language they can understand.
Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.