Physician Assistant Ambulatory GYN-Oncology

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The MGBCI Ambulatory Gynecologic Oncology Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive ambulatory care to adult patients with gynecologic malignancies. The PA works closely with the interdisciplinary Gynecologic Cancer Service to assess and manage cancers of the cervix, uterus, ovaries, vagina, and vulva. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and developing and implementing plans of care throughout each patient’s illness trajectory.

The PA evaluates urgent clinical needs, facilitates hospital admission when appropriate, connects patients with supportive services, and provides continuity of care. In addition to clinical duties, the PA serves as a role model for advanced practice and contributes to team development through teaching, committee participation, and quality and safety initiatives. The position requires compassionate, culturally sensitive care, operational flexibility, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Clinical practice may take place at MGBCI BWH licensed practices.

This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled across four 10-hour workdays. The listed work shift is rotating.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Valid prescriptive authority from Massachusetts DPH and the federal DEA.
• Massachusetts Physician Assistant 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 and respond 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 documentation, including progress notes, sign-off notes, and discharge planning.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, 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.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current healthcare practice and research, and meet position- and licensure-specific educational requirements.
• May provide indirect leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through effective use of Mass General Brigham resources.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level