Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant

Responsibilities include: Ensure patient information, visit history, refer-outs, lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and completely documented in the electronic medical record. Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations, and explores the patient's interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients' diseases. Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results. Develops and implements long- and short-range treatment plans. Performs procedures such as bone marrow biopsy. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and countersigning by physician. Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate, and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition. Will need hospital privileges to assist with call.

Why Join Us? Attractive base compensation, bonus incentive, and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a leading oncology team. Supportive and dynamic work environment. Professional growth and continued education opportunities.

Minimum qualifications: Possession of a current certificate of completion from a Physician Assistant program Current and unrestricted California license to practice. Oncology experience preferred but not required. National Certification required upon employment. Apply Today! If you are passionate about oncology and want to make a difference in patients' lives. We'd love to hear from you!