Oncology Physician Assistanta”Inpatient Services
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Summary: The Oncology PA team is expanding at WMCHealth WMCHealth Network is seeking Physician Assistant(s) to provide coverage for our Oncology Hospitalist Advanced Practice team at our flagship hospital in Valhalla. We are recruiting experienced Oncology PAs who will primarily support the inpatient medical management of our patients with adult hematologic malignancies. The primary focus of this team will be to manage both our Bone Marrow Transplant population and inpatients with Hematologic Malignancies. A secondary responsibility would be to the Solid Tumor Oncology inpatient service. Responsibilities: Performing H&Ps and providing both autonomous and team based patient care for the medical management of adult hematologic oncological inpatients Perform bone marrow aspirations, lumbar punctures, central line removals, insertion of feeding tubes, assist with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, all in accordance with appropriate training Perform comprehensive physical and neurological exams on both acute and chronically ill patients Diagnosing, treating, ordering and interpreting laboratory/radiologic tests Works well within a multidisciplinary team of attending physicians, residents, APPs, nursing staff to ensure optimum quality of patient care Will function as a clinical liaison between Oncologists, patients/families and consulting departments Assists with discharge planning and follow up care plans Qualifications: Candidates must be board certified as a Physician Assistant. Current and active NYS PA License, ACLS, and DEA required. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2years experience as a practicing clinical PA with a focus in oncologic hospitalist management or within a given subspecialty of oncology and/or complexity of medical care. Highly motivated new graduates with oncology interest are encouraged to apply. Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Other: Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Us: WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians and 200 Advanced Practice Providers. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center. For more information about this opportunity, contact Andrea Cullinan, Advanced Clinical Recruiter, at andrea.cullinanwmchealth.org . Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.