About this role
MAJOR FUNCTION: Position Responsibilities Includes but is not limited to:
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions • Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team • Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests • Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments • Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression • Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning. • Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects. • Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR). QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience:
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. • Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred • Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical practice guidelines Certification/ Licensure:
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). • Active and unrestricted PA license in NJ • DEA & NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license • BLS certification Physical Requirements Place an N, O, F or C in the boxes below N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
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