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Physician Assistant - MCI Oncology Clinic - Mitchell Cancer Institute
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$113,701 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- MCI Oncology Clinic
- Mitchell Cancer Institute USA Health
- 3.
Physician Assistant License Full Job Description Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.Responsibilities:
Obtain comprehensive and focused patient histories and perform appropriate physical examinations. Evaluate new and established oncology and hematology patients in collaboration with the supervising physician. Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care in collaborating with the attending oncologist. Provide routine follow up care for patients receiving active cancer treatment. Provide surveillance and survivorship visits for appropriate patient populations. Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic testing within approved scope and privileges. Review pathology, imaging, molecular/genomic testing, and other clinical findings relevant to the patient's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Communicate signficant findings to the attending physician and multidisciplinary care team. Coordinates consultations and referrals to appropriate specialists and supportive services. Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assignedAdditional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program Required PA- Physician Assistant
- Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
High Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer- minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.