Physician Assistant - Leukemia

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

1d•$139,700 - $153,100

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) practices medicine within the leukemia specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician and according to an established delineation of privileges. Within the PA’s scope of practice, the role functions independently and collaboratively as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including obtaining histories and performing physical examinations, determining differential diagnoses, evaluating and managing acute and chronic complaints and conditions, and determining the need for diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures. Autonomy increases based on the individual’s competency, skills, and knowledge. The role supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. Alongside clinical duties, it may include teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with four days per week after orientation is completed.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited program.
Current New York State Physician Assistant license and registration.
Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS or PALS certification, if applicable.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Approximately two years of clinical-setting work experience highly desired; new graduates may be considered, and up to one year of post-degree coursework and/or an internship with less than one year of prior experience may be considered.
Prior experience coordinating clinical protocols desired.
Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or involvement in an academic advanced practice provider training program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and coordinate care within specialty areas.
Evaluate new and established patients by obtaining comprehensive or focused health histories and performing limited or complete physical examinations as appropriate.
Order laboratory tests, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; review and interpret results to develop timely care plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
Document patient care in medical records using documentation best practices.
Counsel and educate patients and caregivers about disease management, prevention, and health promotion, adapting guidance to patient age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
Coordinate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, APPs, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and optimize outcomes.
Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures when applicable and authorized by the delineation of privileges.
Obtain informed consent when indicated.
Perform other duties as required by patient or practice needs, the delineation of privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
Potentially teach and mentor through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.