MGBCI Ambulatory Neuro Oncology PA

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree
• Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience: Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Additional Job Details

The neuro-oncology PA provides comprehensive ambulatory care for patients with primary brain tumors and brain metastases, assesses neurological status, prescribes and manages antineoplastic regimens, and may perform procedures (lumbar punctures, accessing Ommaya reservoirs for CSF collection and/or chemotherapy instillation) as needed. With an interdisciplinary team approach, this provider promotes a collaborative relationship between all providers, professional nurses and administrative staff, to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of neuro-oncology patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care across the trajectory of illness for patients. In addition to providing direct and indirect patient care, the neuro-oncology APP serves as a role model for professional advanced practice and participates in the professional development of the team through teaching, committee involvement or quality and safety initiatives.

Training and Development

Training will be provided.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports; may indirectly provide leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff.

Fiscal Responsibility

No direct budgetary responsibility.

Working Conditions

Ambulatory Clinic Setting within BWH

This is a full time, 40h position

Onsite

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)