Gynecology – Oncology Physician Assistant. Job in Connecticut Gr8Jobs Position Available In [Unknown county], Connecticut

Shift Schedule:

FT / 40hrs per week (Mon-Fri; 8hr shifts, flexible hours)

Description:

Worksite Setting:

Outpatient EMR:

EPIC Manage a large panel of patients undergoing active chemotherapy in collaboration with a skilled team. Perform chemotherapy clearance evaluations, assess toxicity, and adjust/sign chemotherapy plans as needed. Provide surveillance for gynecologic malignancy if trained in women’s health. Act as a physician extender in a busy gynecologic oncology clinic. Assess postoperative patients and triage patient calls, providing same-day evaluations if necessary. Collaborate with the infusion unit for urgent patient care needs on active treatment. Provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, including initial assessment and ongoing medical care. Work independently as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribe medications, and monitor responses to medications, making adjustments as necessary. Document clinic notes and notify attending physicians of significant problems. Order referrals to specialists as needed and respond to emergency situations, including infusion reactions. Counsel patients on preventive care and health issues. Educate patients, guardians, and various health care staff members about disease processes and treatment plans. Communicate changes in patient well-being, treatment plans, medication side effects, and appropriateness of daily activities to outside health care staff and community providers. Obtain prior authorization and attend multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, following up with patients on plans of care. Perform any related duties as required.

Certifications Requirements:

Active CT license; BC; PA accreditation or the APRN must hold certification as either an ACNP, FNP, or AGACNP;

DEA, CSR, BLS.

Additional requirements: Chemotherapy/immunotherapy experience is mandatory. Women s health experience is a plus. 2+ years experience GYN/ONC preferred.