Oncology Inpatient PA

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care including assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs.
• Collaborates with supervising/collaborating physicians to manage patient treatment plans, perform procedures, and prescribe treatments.
• May function as first or second assistant on operative cases, utilizing fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Engages in patient education and psychosocial support, providing care and resources to patients, families, and significant others.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates high moral and ethical behavior, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Maintains professional development through ongoing education, mentoring, and participation in research and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Experience in relevant clinical specialty/service line preferred, but not required.
• Licensure: Active PA Certification by NCCPA, Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, DEA License, PALS, NRP Certification, depending on specialty.
• Continuing education and certifications may be required based on position and area of specialty.