Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology

University Hospital • Newark, NJ

10h

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position while under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician is to assist in direct patient care, obtain and record medical data, provide counseling and patient education, and assist in those tasks delineated for physician assistants.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or a related field.
• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• New Jersey license from the State Board of Medical Examiners – Physician Advisory Committee.
• All requirements must be met prior to employment with University Hospital.
• BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under physician supervision
• Record medical data, provide counseling, and patient education
• Support daily outpatient office operations and answer patient questions
• Help assess patients and review medical documentation
• Prepare History & Physical exams before surgery
• Make daily rounds, write chart entries, and communicate with attending surgeon
• Educate and counsel patients and families
• Assist in surgeries, including positioning and post-op transfer
• Perform wound care (dressings, sutures, drains, etc.)
• Manage outpatient follow-ups and post-op testing
• Collect data for approved research projects
• Participate in patient support groups
• Attend scientific meetings and earn CME credits
• Take on flexible duties as part of the surgical team

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees