Inpatient Physician Assistant - Heme Malignancies/ Cell Therapies

Job title: Inpatient Physician Assistant - Heme Malignancies/ Cell Therapies

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of patients with hematologic malignancies including those undergoing BMT or CAR-T cell therapy, 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.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The PA will manage all aspects of patient care in collaboration with the supervising MD and care team. They will 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 including admission and discharge notes, daily progress notes and results of examinations. They will prescribe therapy or medications and perform procedures according to DFCI privileges. They must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and all DF/BW staff, participate in quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives, practice efficiently without compromising high quality patient care, and coordinate care amongst attendings, consulting teams, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to promote excellence in patient care. They must adhere to documentation of notes based on the standard practice of the program and participate in precepting students after training is completed, with the schedule potentially adjusted based on recommendations from the Chief PA or supervising MD. Inpatient Chief PAs must approve inpatient PA preceptors, and proctoring may be recommended for PAs who are unable to participate in the PA student preceptor program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Expert knowledge of general medicine with preferable exposure to hematology/oncology and/or inpatient medicine. Ability to apply knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients in day-to-day management. Professional, quality driven, and able to work well within a cohesive group of peers. Exercises the highest level of professional judgment and independent problem solving. Strong communication skills and sound judgment. Demonstrates maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members across the organization. Ability to build working relationships among peers and other team members working with inpatient oncology patients. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical education and training and exhibits expert knowledge of inpatient oncology and general medicine. Able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork, while understanding procedures, policies and documentation required to facilitate PA compliance with hospital standards of care. Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and all DF/BW staff.

Minimum Job Qualifications: The position requires a Master's degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program. Candidates must be NCCPA certified, hold a license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts, and maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses. Additionally, 100 hours of CME must be completed every 2 years in compliance with national and state regulations.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

• None

Patient Contact:

• Provides direct care to adult patients.

• At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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• The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

• For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• $126,100.00 - $204,732.50