UC San Diego Health
(PA) Sr Physician Assistant - Inpatient BMT - 136411
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
(PA) Sr Physician Assistant - Inpatient BMT - 136411
Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of the patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities
Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Perform specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy. Present patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT Clinical meetings. Provide patient/family and staff education. Support the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participate in and/or initiate research. Participate in community outreach and network with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients in the outpatient center at the Moores Cancer Center. Develop and expand role responsibilities as patient and system needs change. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). California Physician Assistant (PA) license. Current PA Certification from NCCPA. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum one (1) year recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in Oncology, BMT, or adult critical care. Thorough knowledge of BMT process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results. Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psych-social needs of a patient population with cancer. Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members. A high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team. Comfort in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach. Preferred Qualifications
One to two (1 - 2) years of working experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in inpatient Hem/Onc/BMT. Knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications. Experience in quality improvement. Experience in working with Clinical Trials and ability to identify potential Clinical Trials patients. Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years. Pay and Compliance
Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $153,259 - $201,889 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $73.40 - $96.69. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Equal Opportunity and Compliance
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health Sciences is committed to diversity and inclusion. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of the patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities
Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Perform specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy. Present patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT Clinical meetings. Provide patient/family and staff education. Support the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participate in and/or initiate research. Participate in community outreach and network with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients in the outpatient center at the Moores Cancer Center. Develop and expand role responsibilities as patient and system needs change. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). California Physician Assistant (PA) license. Current PA Certification from NCCPA. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum one (1) year recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in Oncology, BMT, or adult critical care. Thorough knowledge of BMT process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results. Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psych-social needs of a patient population with cancer. Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members. A high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team. Comfort in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach. Preferred Qualifications
One to two (1 - 2) years of working experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in inpatient Hem/Onc/BMT. Knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications. Experience in quality improvement. Experience in working with Clinical Trials and ability to identify potential Clinical Trials patients. Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years. Pay and Compliance
Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $153,259 - $201,889 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $73.40 - $96.69. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Equal Opportunity and Compliance
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health Sciences is committed to diversity and inclusion. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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