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Physician Assistant - Oncology/Hematology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 126 days ago
About the Role
The Physician Assistant (PA) working to provide the full range of Oncology/Hematology provider services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission. The Oncology/Hematology Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management of an assigned panel of patients with Oncology/Hematology disease in the outpatient clinic setting.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →The Scope of Practice is defined in applicable VA policies and determined by the Physician Assistant (PA) and the collaborating MD(s) biannually.
- →In addition to observance of federal, national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System, this position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities.
- →Coordinate and supervise the delivery of outpatient care for Oncology/Hematology patients including patient evaluation; treatment 2 including biopsies, order appropriate medications, schedule follow-up as needed, appropriate referrals as needed.
- →Serve as primary Oncology/Hematology provider for an independent panel of clinic patients after an initial training period.
- →Perform new patient Oncology/Hematology consultation and return Oncology/Hematology visits and telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Oncology/Hematology staff.
- →Establish a comprehensive plan of care based on clinical findings and standards of care.
- →Establish mutual goals with patient/family.
- →Prescribe medications based on patients' status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapies.
- →Lead and direct others in Oncology/Hematology to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum, between referral bases, and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care.
- →Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including but not limited to biopsies, laboratory tests, and appropriate radiology studies.
- →Help triage requests for outpatient Oncology/Hematology consultation in a timely manner, coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency, and assist in facilitating IFC consults and referrals from other VA facilities.
- →Support and enhance the mission and goals of the VA Health Care System.
- →Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community.
Requirements
- ✓All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Personality Fit
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