(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Radiation Oncology - 140822

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills, we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the Role

In accordance with advanced practice standards, the Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing comprehensive health assessment of patients receiving radiation oncology services. The PA conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations, reviews imaging, manages patient care, and follows standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines. The role involves assessing and providing medical care as appropriate for patient care populations, collaborating with attending physicians, and utilizing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. The role may also include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patient education information.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health assessments for patients in radiation oncology.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family members.
• Construct comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Review imaging and manage patient care in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines.
• Assess and provide medical care tailored to patient populations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
• Engage in occasional community teaching programs and program planning.
• Develop patient education information.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of one (1) year of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psychosocial needs of a patient population with cancer.
• High level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quality improvement.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain them during employment.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,652 - $224,815 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $81.73 - $107.67

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Days, 10-Hour Shift, Monday-Friday