Physician Assistant Ambulatory Malignant Hematology MGBCI

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Job Summary

About this role:
The malignant hematology oncology PA provides comprehensiveambulatory care to one or more disease specific medical oncology patient populations. Withan interdisciplinary teamapproach this provider promotesacollaborative relationship betweenall providers professional nursesandadministrative staff to ensure continuity of patient careand efficient use of resources. The PA is responsible for theassessmentand management of medical malignant hematology oncology patients including diagnosticand therapeutic interventionsand developmentand implementation ofappropriate plans of careacross the trajectory of illness for patients. The malignanthematology oncology PA will assist in providing continuity support in the event of a patient admission in order to advance the plan of care.
Inaddition to providing directand indirect patient care the malignant hematology oncology PA servesasarole model for professionaladvanced practiceand participates in the professional development of the team through teaching committee involvement or qualityand safety initiatives. The hematology oncologyPA will provide thorough compassionate culturally sensitive clinical careand should demonstrate operational flexibilityand strong leadership problem-solvingand communication skills in order to work effectively with other members of the team.
-Performs comprehensive historiesand physical examinations.
-Completes high qualityand timely documentation.
- Participates in scheduled encounters maintains capacity for urgent care for the evaluation for complex symptom evaluationand managementand improvesaccess for newly diagnosed hematology oncology patients.
-Orders interpretsand evaluatesappropriate laboratoryand diagnostic tests.
-Ensuesappropriate diagnostic procedures occur inatimely manner through careful coordination with other services suchas radiology facilitating various clinicappointments communicating with patients regarding test resultsand providing coverage for the team
- Performs (oversees/assures completion of) specialized procedures particular to the select medical oncology population mutuallyagreed upon with collaborating physician.
- Followsand manages patients (in collaboration withMD) enhancing continuity of careacross the trajectory of illness.
-Developsappropriate plans of careand follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic laboratoryand physical examination findingsacross the trajectory of illness
-Facilitates patient movement through the systemand efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
-Facilitatesand co-manages communications between physicians patients familyand staff.
-Orders medicationsand writes prescriptions inclusive of standard of careantineoplasticsand oncologic investigational new drugsaccording to organizationaland regulatory policiesand procedures.
-Participates in research efforts toadvance knowledgeand to promote research-based practice.
-Appreciates the complex medical environments of cancer patients including but not limited to those withadvanced malignancy or organ dysfunctionand the risk for complex drug interactions.
-Maintainsand updates clinical knowledgeand skills based on current health care practice/research. Maintains the standardsand educational requirements specific to the positionand licensure. Maintainsand updates clinical knowledgeand skills based on current health care practice/research.

Essential Functions
-Patient Care Organization
1. Provides direct care counselingand teaching toaselect patient population.
2. Performs physical examinationsand provides preventive health measuresappropriate to patient needs.
3. Orders interpretsand evaluatesappropriate laband diagnostic tests toassess patients clinical problemsand health care needs.
forappropriate plan of careand follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic laband physicalassessment findings.
5. Performs laboratory testsappropriate for specific patient population.
6. Orders medicationsand writes prescriptionsaccording to organizationaland regulatory policiesand procedures.
7. Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.
8. Sets priorities forappropriateand efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of timeavailable human resources suppliesand equipment.
9. Maintains interdisciplinaryapproach to planningand communicating patient care information by discussing patient data withappropriate physiciansand other health care professionals.
10. Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance preventionand promotion into daily practice through patient educationand counseling.
11. Demonstratesawareness of community resourcesandassists staff patientsand families to effectively utilize them.

-Quality of Care
in the development implementationand revision of physician assistant guidelinesand monitoring requirements for prescription writing in collaboration with their physician colleaguesand Director.
2. Evaluates outcomes of own patients careand makes necessary revisions in care plans.
3. Seeksand provides consultative servicesas required.
4. Participates in departmentaland organization quality improvement program.
5. Utilizes quality improvement dataand research findings to enhance patient care.

-Coordination
1. Demonstratesappropriate collaborativeand consultative relationships with other providers within the institutionand community.
2. Serves on appropriate Hospital Committeesandassumes responsibility for disseminatingand communicating information to staff.

-Budget
1. Participates in setting productivity metricsand in cost-effective management of personnel time suppliesand equipment in theirarea.
2. Collaborates with the Director in the recommendation ofappropriate staffing patterns for their clinicalareas.

-Personnel Management
1. Participates in selection process of new employees in group or team practiceas requested.
2. Provides input into evaluation of other staffasappropriate.

-Education
preceptor for studentsand staffas requested.
2. Participates in orientation of new staff.
3. Participates in Departmentaland organization continuing education programs.
4. Identifies own learning needsand updates clinical knowledgeand skills through formaland informal educationand review of current literature.
5. Educates layand/or professional groups through lectures papers publicationsand educational materials.

-Planning
1. Developsannual objectivesand reviews with Director and collaborating providers at time of performance reviewandatappropriate intervals. Completesannual credentialing process through the Hospital credentialing program.
in determining evaluatingand/or implementing clinicalarea goalsand objectives.
3. Maintains interdisciplinaryapproach for planningand communicating information for patient careand operation of practice.
4. Maintains current knowledge of legislation that mayaffect the health care delivery system.
5. Identifiesand integrates patient populationand/or disease state in programmatic goalsand objectives.

-Research
1. Participates in researchatalevel consistent with educational backgroundand experience.
2. Maintains understanding of current research of others in related clinicalareas through review of relevant publications.
3. Participates in grant writingasappropriate.

-Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Mayassume responsibility for providing direction to designated personnel.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Masters Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Canthis roleaccept experience in lieu ofadegree No.
• DEA registration requiredand currentPA license to practice in Massachusetts required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years current licensed Physician Assistant experience caring foran Oncology focused patient population required.
• Clinical Physician Assistant experience inanambulatory practice managingamalignant hematologic oncology focused patient population required.
• Clinical experience orderingand/oradministeringantineoplastics immunotherapiesand cellular therapy products preferred.

Knowledge SkillsandAbilities

• Proficiency with Epic EMR.
• Telemedicine experience.
• Strong managerialand leadership presenceandability to provide & direct feedbackand guidance to staff preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively inafast-paced environment.
• Results-orientedand exhibitsastrongattention to detail.
• Expert clinical judgment skills to function in the independent role.
• Procedural proficiency for hematologic oncologic specific procedures including bone marrow biopsy lumbar punctureand skin biopsies.
• Excellent interpersonal relationshipand communication skills in order to collaborate with patients families staffand community health workers.
• Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from busy clinical settingsand changing organizational climate.
• Ability to be self-directiveand demonstrate initiative inaddressing responsibilities of position.
• Ability to utilizeappropriate problem solvingand conflict resolution skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Onsite

45 Francis Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$126838.40 - $173867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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