Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - MG

Major Function

Position Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
• Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning
• Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines

Certification / Licensure

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ
• DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license
• BLS certification

Physical Requirements

• Lifting <20 lbs – occasionally; Standing – constantly; Sitting – frequently
• Lifting 20-50 lbs – occasionally; Climbing – occasionally; Kneeling – occasionally
• Lifting >50 lbs – never; Crouching – occasionally; Reaching – frequently
• Carrying – occasionally; Hearing – constantly; Walking – frequently
• Pushing – frequently; Talking – constantly; Vision – constantly
• Noise – rarely; Varied temperatures – occasionally; Cleaning agents – rarely
• Noxious odors – occasionally; Patient exposure – constantly; Operative equipment – never

Benefits Information

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