Physician Assistant

Job description

City/State:
Bronx, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department:
ONC - Physician Assistants
Bargaining Unit:
1199
Work Shift:
Night
Work Days:
ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE
Scheduled Hours:
7 PM-7:30 AM
Scheduled Daily Hours:
12.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate:
$76.52
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We are currently seeking Physician Assistants to join our esteemed Department of Oncology. As part of our astonishing team, you will be collaborating with physician and other healthcare providers for planning, evaluation, coordination, implementation and facilitation of all facets of care for patients. Physician Assistants are expected to demonstrate advanced and diverse clinical knowledge and skills in the capacity of clinicians, educator, researcher, collaborator and patient advocate to provide both direct and indirect patient care in a semi-autonomous, self-directed role in accordance with professional standards and clinical expertise. The Physician Assistant will:
• Conduct thorough oncology history and physical examinations.
• Review and interpret imaging and laboratory information.
• Manage medical complications related to advanced cancer.
• Manage patients with chemotherapy side effects and complications.
• Administer and prescribe medications specialty medications.
• Discuss patient care and progress with medical team.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant program
• Registered as a Physician’s Assistant in New York State
• NCCPA certified
• 6 months of Physician Assistant experience required
• Oncology experience preferred
• Must be able to work across multiple campuses (Moses and Einstein), if necessary

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.