Physician Assistant

Position Summary

Aids the physician in patient care and education.

Key Performance Areas

• Assesses physical and psychosocial status of patients through interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, blood products, and other treatments based on laboratory results and practice protocols.
• Determines patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
• Interprets and evaluates study/test findings and communicates patient care information to collaborating physicians.
• Administers therapeutic measures and collects specimens as prescribed.
• Drafts follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly using appropriate forms and records.
• Manages family dynamics and coping mechanisms during patient care.
• Participates in daily multi-disciplinary rounds to ensure quality patient care.
• Triage patients to prioritize urgent evaluations.
• Reports care details in an accurate and timely manner.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing healthcare environment.
• Provides on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed.
• Communicates with the public and promotes cancer treatment.
• Determines work priorities and assigns tasks to ensure proper completion.
• Complies with relevant laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Adheres to company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Trains new employees on related job duties.
• May travel to various locations to support business needs.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of employment.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Certification from ARC-PA.
• BLS certification.
• Fluency in English with verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and analytical skills.
• Fiscal skills to manage costs and revenue.
• Sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to clinics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.