MGBCI Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PA

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. The neuro- oncology PA provides comprehensive ambulatory care for patients with primary brain tumors and brain metastases, assesses neurological status, prescribes and manages antineoplastic regimens, and may perform procedures (lumbar punctures, accessing Ommaya reservoirs for CSF collection and/or chemotherapy instillation) as needed. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider promotes a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of neuro-oncology patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care across the trajectory of illness for patients. In addition to providing direct and indirect patient care, the neuro-oncology APP serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives. The neuro-oncology APP will provide thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care and should demonstrate operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
Experience in neuro-oncology is strongly preferred.
Experience in an ambulatory practice is strongly preferred.
Minimum 1 year experience signing antineoplastic orders strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Epic and EMRs strongly preferred.
EPIC Inbasket management, telemedicine experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with clinical trials strongly preferred.
Willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

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.
Assesses neurological status.
Prescribes and manages antineoplastic regimens.
May perform procedures (lumbar punctures, accessing Ommaya reservoirs for CSF collection and/or chemotherapy instillation) as needed.
Promotes a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
Serves as a role model for professional advanced practice.
Participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives.
Provides thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive clinical care.
Demonstrates operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.
Completes high quality and timely documentation.
Participates in scheduled encounters, maintains capacity for urgent care for the evaluation for complex symptom evaluation and management and improves access for newly diagnosed neuro-oncology patients.
Ensures appropriate diagnostic procedures occur in a timely manner through careful coordination with other services such as radiology, facilitating various clinic appointments, communicating with patients regarding test results, and providing coverage for the team.
Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology population mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.
Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care across the trajectory of illness.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
Facilitates and co-manages communications between physicians, patients, family, and staff.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions, inclusive of standard of care antineoplastics and oncologic investigational new drugs according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Participates in research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
Appreciates the complex medical environments of cancer patients including, but not limited to, those with advanced malignancy or organ dysfunction and the risk for complex drug interactions.
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
May indirectly provide leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources.