Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG

Inspira Health•Mullica Hill, NJ

3d•$113,568 - $168,064•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves diagnosing, evaluating, and managing a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions. The Physician Assistant will develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team. Responsibilities include ordering, interpreting, and evaluating tests, prescribing medications and treatments, and monitoring patients for response and progression. The role also encompasses symptom management, patient and family education, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ
DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred
Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines

Responsibilities

Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning
Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects
Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)