Physician Assistant Surgical Oncology

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$126,838 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Join the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute as a Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant and help deliver exceptional, patient-centered cancer care across the full surgical journey. This ambulatory role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of surgery, oncology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical research while supporting patients treated within the Division of Surgical Oncology. The Surgical Oncology PA provides high-level preoperative, postoperative, and outpatient care under the direction of supervising physicians. The PA serves as a key clinical bridge between the Division of Surgical Oncology and other Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute subspecialties, including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Pathology. This role also contributes to ongoing clinical research activities within Surgical Oncology and the Cancer Institute.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Master’s degree required.
Current or eligible Massachusetts Physician Assistant license required.
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred; candidates with surgical, oncology, ambulatory, wound care, or first-assist experience are encouraged to apply.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and care coordination skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary academic medical environment.
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; candidates with surgical, oncology, ambulatory, wound care, or first-assist experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform new patient consultations and routine surveillance follow-up assessments independently, including history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation.
Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for surgical oncology patients, including those with melanoma/cutaneous cancer, GI cancers, and sarcoma.
Write orders and interpret lab values and radiologic studies with physician support as needed.
Facilitate referrals of surgical patients to Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute oncology providers in consultation with referring providers.
Assess and manage acute incisions and chronic wounds, including sharp debridement, dressing applications, suturing, and removal of drains, sutures, and staples.
Recommend wound management options, perform follow-up visits, and communicate patient status to attending surgeons.
Obtain tissue samples in the clinic setting, primarily through punch or core biopsy, under the direction of the attending surgeon.
First assist in surgical oncology cases in the operating room and ambulatory treatment room.
Partner with providers across Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Pathology, and other subspecialties to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Participate in weekly tumor board as an active contributor to patients’ plans of care.
Assist study coordinators with ongoing surgical oncology research, including research histories and physicals, data collection, tissue specimen collection, and wound care according to study guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving departmental, divisional, and clinical needs.