Physician Assistant Ambulatory GYN-Oncology

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•$135,720 - $173,867•Onsite

About The Position

The MGBCI Ambulatory Gynecologic Oncology Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive ambulatory care to adult patients with gynecologic malignancies. The role works collaboratively with attending physicians and an interdisciplinary Gynecologic Cancer Service team, providing assessment and management for cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Responsibilities span diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and the development and implementation of care plans throughout the illness trajectory. The Physician Assistant also assesses urgent clinical needs, facilitates hospital admission when appropriate, connects patients with supportive services, and provides continuity of care. In addition to direct and indirect clinical duties, the position serves as a role model for advanced practice and supports the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement, and quality and safety initiatives. Care should be thorough, compassionate, and culturally sensitive. The role requires operational flexibility and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Clinical practice may take place at MGBCI BWH licensed practices. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for four 10-hour workdays per week, with a rotating shift.

Requirements

Completion of a master's degree as a Physician Assistant.
Valid prescriptive authority from Massachusetts DPH and the Federal DEA.
Massachusetts Physician Assistant state license.
At least one year of clinical Physician Assistant experience in ambulatory oncology or women's health.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting 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 and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Demonstrated competence in a specialized area.
Ability to communicate clinical information and care plans to medical and lay audiences, and educate patients and families about routine and complex medical information.
Skill in creating appropriate documentation and using electronic medical records to provide high-quality, timely progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning documentation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to influence and lead when needed.
Ability to use analytical skills and problem-solving techniques in clinical and operational matters.
Willingness to obtain procedural proficiency for medical oncology-specific procedures; training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Physician Assistant experience in an ambulatory practice managing a gynecologic malignancy-focused patient population.
Clinical experience ordering and/or administering antineoplastics.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations for patients with gynecologic malignancies.
Develop, implement, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
Coordinate diagnostic testing; review laboratory, pathology, and radiology results; and communicate findings to patients.
Manage gynecologic oncology patients receiving local and systemic therapies.
Monitor treatment response, address complex symptom-management needs, and ensure continuity of care.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and supportive care needs.
Write orders and manage therapies in accordance with current clinical guidelines and institutional standards.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Support access to care and efficient use of resources by coordinating appointments, testing, follow-up services, and interdepartmental collaboration.
Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice efforts.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.
Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, patients, and families.
Account for the complex medical needs of cancer patients, including advanced malignancy, organ dysfunction, and risks of complex drug interactions.
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills in line with current healthcare practice and research, and maintain position- and licensure-specific standards and educational requirements.
Provide indirect leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff as applicable.
Use Mass General Brigham resources effectively and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.