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The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic (including BMT) and solid tumor oncology patients, as well as patients receiving elective chemotherapy. Inpatient PAs will be expected to collaborate and cross- train with all of the inpatient teams. The PA works closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Professional collaboration between inpatient and the ambulatory setting is expected by all PAs.
Job Responsibility
Assisting the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic (including BMT) and solid tumor oncology patients, as well as patients receiving elective chemotherapy
Collaborating and cross-training with all of the inpatient teams
Working closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Managing all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his/her supervising MD and care team
Examining patients to obtain information about their physical condition
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic test results to obtain pertinent medical information
Obtaining, compiling, and recording patient medical data which may include admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations
Prescribing therapy or medications and performing procedures according to DFCI privileges
Participating in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives
Adhering to documentation of notes based on standard practice of program
Participating in precepting of students after training completed
Requirements
Master's Degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program
NCCPA certified
license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts
current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses
100 hours of CME must be completed every 2 years in compliance with national and state regulations