Inpatient Physician Assistant

• Manages all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his/her supervising MD and care team
• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Orders and interprets diagnostic test results to obtain pertinent medical information
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data which may include admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations
• Prescribes therapy or medications and performs procedures according to DFCI privileges
• Participates in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives
• Practices in an efficient manner without compromising high level of patient care
• Works well with and coordinates care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social worker and other healthcare professionals promoting excellence in patient care
• Adheres to documentation of notes based on standard practice of program
• Participates in precepting of students after training completed
• Acts as a role model to less experienced PAs
• Displays flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the program as a whole
• Acts as a role model and clinical leader to less experienced PAs
• Assists DFCI PA leadership in achieving program management goals
• Provides direct care to adult patients

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program
• Must be NCCPA Certified
• Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
• Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses
• Must complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment
• Expert knowledge of general medicine and preferable exposure to hematology/oncology and/or inpatient medicine
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients
• Must be professional, quality driven
• Proven ability to work well within a cohesive group of peers
• Exercises the highest level of professional judgment and will exercise independent originality in solving problems
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Possesses the maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members across the organization
• Ability to build working relationships amongst his/her peers and other team members
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical education and training and exhibits expert knowledge of inpatient oncology and general medicine
• Able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork
• Demonstrates an understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to facilitate PA compliance with hospital standards of care
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and all DF/BW staff

Exposure to hematology/oncology and/or inpatient medicine