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Physician Assistant - Peds Hem Onc Inpatient
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What they do
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.
$154,480 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (PA) to join a collaborative inpatient team caring for children and adolescents with hematologic and oncologic disorders, including patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies. As part of a primary admitting service, the APP will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients from admission through discharge, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and ensure continuity of care throughout hospitalization. The APP will also support chemotherapy safety and treatment oversight through treatment plan review, toxicity monitoring, and collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff to ensure the safe delivery of high-risk therapies. This role is integral to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric specialty setting. This is one APP role to be filled as either a PA or NP.
Salary range:
$83.46-$112.31/hourly Qualifications Required Qualifications
+ Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
+ Current California Physician Assistant license.
+ National certification as a
PA + DEA
registration and
BLS/PALS
certification in accordance with institutional requirements.
+ Demonstrated clinical decision-making, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
+ Ability to manage a complex pediatric patient population in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
+ Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and family-centered care. Preferred Qualifications
+ At least 1 year of pediatric inpatient, oncology, hematology, critical care, or related experience.
+ Experience caring for pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders.
+ Familiarity with chemotherapy administration, oncology treatment protocols, and management of treatment-related toxicities.
+ Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care and discharge planning.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance