Physician Assistant

St. Catherine of Siena•Babylon, NY

26d•$70 - $97

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work collaboratively with Jennifer McEachron, DO, to provide comprehensive care to patients within the Gynecologic Oncology service line. The APP will deliver high-quality clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, supporting the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with gynecologic malignancies and complex benign conditions.

Requirements

Master's degree as NP (Women's Health, Family, Adult-Gerontology) or PA from an accredited program.
Current NYS NP or PA license; applicable board certification.
DEA registration or eligibility.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Prior oncology or women's health experience preferred; gynecologic oncology experience strongly valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct new patient assessments, follow-up visits, treatment visits, and survivorship care under physician supervision and per scope of practice.
Perform comprehensive histories, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, pathology) and develop care plans accordingly.
Manage chemotherapy-related and treatment-related symptoms in collaboration with the physician.
Provide pre- and post-operative counseling and education to patients and families.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions as needed.
Support inpatient rounds, including pre-operative evaluations, post-operative management, and discharge planning.
Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services.
Respond to inpatient consults within scope and escalate appropriately.
Perform procedures such as pelvic exams, specimen collection, colposcopy assistance, wound checks, and suture or staple removal.
Assist in surgical cases as permitted by credentials and departmental need (optional depending on practice).
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to ensure seamless patient care.
Communicate diagnostic results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions to patients in a clear and compassionate manner.
Participate in scheduling and care coordination activities to optimize patient flow and clinical efficiency.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Maintain adherence to Catholic Health policies, CMS regulations, and New York State scope-of-practice laws.
Support quality improvement initiatives within the gynecologic oncology program.