Physician Assistant, Urology & Urologic Oncology Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment research and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center part of the Temple University Health System is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single shared focus regardless of which department theyre in.
Its essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
The Fox ChaseTemple Urologic Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its Urologic Oncology program. This position is dedicated specifically to the care of patients with urologic cancers and will play a central role within our high-volume multidisciplinary surgical urologic oncology service.
Location: 8 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge PA 19046
Hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM No call No weekends
About the Fox ChaseTemple Urologic Institute
The Fox ChaseTemple Urologic Institute is a nationally recognized world-renowned program in urology and urologic oncology housed within Temple Health and the NCI-designated Fox Chase Cancer Center. Our Department of Urology is ranked among the top programs in the United States and serves as a regional and national referral center for complex genitourinary conditions and cancers.
The Institute integrates high-volume clinical care multidisciplinary oncology collaboration and a robust research enterprise. Our physicians are leaders in robotic laparoscopic and complex open surgery as well as clinical trials and practice-shaping research. We care for patients across the full spectrum of prostate kidney bladder adrenal testicular and upper tract cancers in addition to advanced urologic conditions.
Our Advanced Practice Providers are core members of the clinical team. Many of our physician assistants build their entire careers within the Institute. We provide structured onboarding longitudinal mentorship and meaningful leadership opportunities. APPs are actively involved in clinical decision making care pathway development and quality initiatives. There are real opportunities to grow professionally take on leadership roles and become regional or national thought leaders.
Position Overview
This Physician Assistant position supports a high-volume urologic oncology surgical service.
Responsibilities include:
Comprehensive evaluation and management of urologic oncology patients
Perioperative care coordination for complex cancer cases
Development and implementation of treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies
Counseling patients and families on treatment options and survivorship care
Assisting in procedural and surgical care as appropriate
Participation in quality improvement and standardization initiatives
This is a weekday position with predictable hours and no call or weekend responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
Experience:
At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred; prior oncology or urology experience strongly preferred
Licensure and Certification:
Pennsylvania Medical Physician Assistant License required;
NCCPA Certification required
This is an opportunity to join a nationally ranked team in urology and urologic oncology that delivers complex cancer care at the highest level within a culture that values excellence stability and long-term professional growth.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUH-Jeanes Campus TUH-Episcopal Campus TUH-Northeastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education.
