Physician Assistant - MBC

Genesis Global Group•Montclair, NJ

16d

About The Position

Working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, the Physician Assistant provides a broad range of services to patients according to established policies and protocols. The role focuses on breast care, including ambulatory care, health histories, risk assessment, cancer screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education, and counseling. The Physician Assistant assesses, manages, and treats acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions; collaborates with breast radiologists to interpret imaging; interprets breast pathology; and conducts genetic testing and counseling based on NCCN guidelines. The position develops care plans and follow-up, provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families, refers patients for further care when needed, and prescribes medication for breast care management. It performs routine office procedures and serves as first assistant to breast surgeons in the operating room for mastectomies, sentinel node procedures, and lumpectomies. The role also includes complete and timely documentation, patient safety and rights, legal and regulatory compliance, continuing education, quality improvement, and adapting to changing patient-flow and operational demands. The position requires an accredited physician assistant program and an MA/MS as listed under Education and Experience, along with current New Jersey PA, CPR, DEA, and CDS credentials. Credentialing at local hospitals and surgical centers is required. One to three years is listed under Education and Experience; two to four years of related experience or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Demonstrated competence in responding to and handling emergencies.
Ability to collaborate with multiple health professionals in a busy, complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Strong charting and documentation skills.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work amid changing priorities.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a member of teams and committees.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
Creative, flexible, and innovative approach to teamwork.
Completion of an accredited physician assistant program; an MA/MS is listed under Education and Experience.
Current New Jersey PA license and CPR certification.
DEA licensure in New Jersey.
CDS licensure in New Jersey.
Credentialing at various local hospitals and surgical centers.
One to three years is listed under Education and Experience.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of related experience or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide ambulatory care, take health histories, conduct risk assessments and cancer screening, perform assessments and diagnoses, and provide health education and counseling.
Assess, manage, and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions.
Collect assessment data systematically, focusing on patients' physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Collaborate with breast radiologists to interpret ultrasound, mammogram, and MRI imaging.
Interpret breast pathology.
Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpret common results, and counsel patients based on results.
Meet routinely with laboratory representatives and Cancer IQ management.
Develop plans of care and ensure appropriate follow-up in accordance with established physician assistant protocols.
Provide teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
Refer patients for further care based on illness severity and symptoms or response to treatment.
Use written guidelines and protocols for clinical decision-making and management.
Prescribe medications appropriate to breast care management.
Perform office-based procedures, including venipuncture, incision and drainage, obtaining cultures, punch biopsies, postoperative care, suture removal, and wound care.
First-assist breast surgeons in hospital and ambulatory surgery center operating rooms for mastectomies, sentinel node procedures, and lumpectomies.
Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of patient care in accordance with law, regulation, and policy.
Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, and apply established safety principles.
Participate in continuing education to improve skills and remain current with technologies and practices.
Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality, risk management, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Participate in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
Interact courteously and tactfully with office staff, patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Adapt to changing patient flow, acuity, and operational demands while maintaining quality.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.