About this opportunity
USA Health Systems lists this Physician Assistant - MCI Oncology Clinic - Mitchell Cancer Institute opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 assigned
Additional 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Previous experience working in a cancer center as a PA preferred HighPrevious experience working in a cancer center as a PA preferred High
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Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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