Physician Assistant - Inpatient Oncology

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Why MGB Cancer Institute? Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute harnesses the incredible expertise of two world-renowned academic medical centers – Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and our system of community hospitals and healthcare centers. Our experts drive breakthroughs every day and raise the bar for patient outcomes, as we enhance our facilities to provide next-generation spaces for our patients and care teams. Together, we are one against cancer. https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/sites/VitalsCancer How will APPs contribute to the mission of MGB CI? APPs continue to advance the mission of MGBCI by standing together as one team against cancer. APPs care for patients at all phases of their cancer journey and in many settings. They remain critical partners in ensuring access to care and support at all levels of need. APPs care for patients in the ambulatory and inpatient settings. As core members of the multidisciplinary team for decades, the APP teams are key in supporting access, care delivery, and innovation associated with growth across our expanding programs and new spaces. The APP role at MGBCI empowers advanced practice providers to work at the top of their license, with robust support for professional development at every career stage. APPs can practice in both inpatient and ambulatory settings—across our academic medical centers and community sites—and choose to focus broadly or subspecialize. Key features include: Structured onboarding and mentorship for new and experienced APPs Mobility across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings, as well as specialties Access to professional development through CME, tuition support, and regular educational events such as Oncology APP Education Series and Grand Rounds Clear advancement pathways within the APP career framework, including leadership roles that enable Oncology APPs to thrive on a clinical, academic, or leadership pathway throughout their career. A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that values and recognizes APP contributions Together, we leverage the strengths of our academic medical centers and foster a community of excellence, supporting APPs as they advance cancer care across our system. Job Summary Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
• Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level