Inpatient Physician Assistant

• Assist the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic (including BMT) and solid tumor oncology patients, as well as patients receiving elective chemotherapy
• Collaborate and cross-train with all of the inpatient teams
• Work 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
• Manage all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his/her supervising MD and care team
• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Order and interpret diagnostic test results to obtain pertinent medical information
• Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data which may include admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations
• Prescribe therapy or medications and perform procedures according to DFCI privileges
• Participate in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives
• Practice in an efficient manner without compromising high level of patient care
• Work well with and coordinate care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social worker and other healthcare professionals promoting excellence in patient care
• Adhere to documentation of notes based on standard practice of program
• Participate in precepting of students after training completed

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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 completed every 2 years in compliance with national and state regulations
• 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 independent originality in solving problems
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members
• Ability to build working relationships amongst peers and other team members
• Commitment to ongoing clinical education and training
• Expert knowledge of inpatient oncology and general medicine
• Able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork
• Understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to facilitate PA compliance with hospital standards of care
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and all DF/BW staff

Exposure to hematology/oncology and/or inpatient medicine