Physician Assistant, Radiation Oncology Cancer Center

GW Medical Faculty Associates • Washington, DC

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About The Position

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as: data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses; and counseling. The NP /PA will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

Requirements

• A master's degree as physician assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a physician assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Some previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
• Performs history and physical examination of patients.
• Writes prescriptions, orders and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
• Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
• Documents findings in the medical record.
• Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
• Provides education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
• Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Supervises NP, PA, health science and medical students as appropriate.
• Performs procedures for which practitioner is credentialed as dictated by patient need.
• Interacts with nursing and technologist staff.
• Participates in daily team rounding, periodic M&M sessions and department conferences/teaching opportunities.
• Participates in Departmental quality assurance, risk management, and compliance efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees