Physician Assistant Infusion MGBCI

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Infusion Department is seeking a (40 hours/week) Physician Assistant to join the Infusion Center team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Infusion APP will work within our adult Infusion Center to serve as an infusion first responder, promote infusion service access and efficiency and may provide urgent care/symptom management in close collaboration with longitudinal medical oncology providers to patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, or classical hematologic conditions. The oncology infusion APP may practice clinically at MGBCI BWH licensed practices.

Requirements

Demonstrated competence in specialized area.
Ability to effectively communicate clinical information, care plans, etc. to medical and lay audiences; able to educate patients and their families regarding routine and complex medical information.
Skilled in creating appropriate documentation and use of electronic medical records to consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team; can effectively influence and lead as necessary.
Effectively uses analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in both clinical and operational matters.
Is willing to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology specific procedures. Training will be provided.
Minimum two years (actively practicing) clinical Physician Assistant experience caring for an oncology-focused patient population required.
Demonstrated experience as a responding clinician/PA to acute adverse reactions required.
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant [State License] - MA PA License required
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

The APP will work closely with oncology primary teams to engage in the care of patients with complex diagnoses, serving as a first responder for acute reactions and medical emergencies within the infusion department.
Works collaboratively with longitudinal oncology teams and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care across the care continuum
Provides consultation to both nurses and providers to maintain and improve access to infusion services
Writes, modifies and addends orders in accord with current guidelines
Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations
Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees
Collaborates with unit staff, providers, professional development managers, APP leader, nurse director and other health care professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs
Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care
Supports and conducts research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration
Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness
Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials
Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure
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.