Physician Assistant - Radiation Oncology - MG

Inspira Health · Mullica Hill

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Position Summary

The Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nurses, dosimetrists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the PA evaluates, treats, educates, and follows patients throughout the continuum of care.

Position Responsibilities

Includes but is not limited to:

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy
Develop and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation & medical oncologist
Manage acute and chronic toxicities associated with radiation therapy
Assess treatment response and monitor disease progression, including ordering diagnostic testing
Provide patient and family education and referrals as needed
Evaluate urgent oncology-related concerns, including treatment complications
Provide survivorship care and long-term follow-up
Perform consultations with the radiation oncologist for inpatients
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects
Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Position Experience Required

-Minimum of 2 years of radiation oncology experience preferred

-Knowledge of radiation oncology principles

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Minimum of 1 year of practicing as a Physician Assistant in a hospital or outpatient clinical setting desired.
Minimum of 1 year of Advanced Practice Nurse experience in a hospital setting required.

Certification/Licensure:

Current License/Certification with the State of New Jersey.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
American Heart Association BLS certificate.
DEA optional.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
Lifting	F	Standing	F	Sitting	F
Lifting 20-50lbs	O	Climbing	O	Kneeling	O
Lifting>50lbs	O	Crouching	O	Reaching	F
Carrying	F	Hearing	C	Walking	F
Pushing	O	Talking	F	Vision	C

Environmental Conditions:
Noise	F	Varied Temperatures	O	Cleaning Agents	O
Noxious odors	O	Patient Exposure	F	Operative Equipment	F

Join a nationally recognized cancer program where innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care come together. As a Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant at Inspira, you'll practice in a leading-edge Cancer Center equipped with advanced radiation technology, including two state-of-the-art linear accelerators designed to precisely target cancer while protecting healthy tissue. Work alongside fellowship-trained specialists in a collaborative setting that embraces the latest advancements in cancer treatment, imaging, and personalized medicine. Located within a beautiful, patient-centered facility, you'll have the opportunity to help patients through some of the most important moments of their lives while building a rewarding career with a health system committed to excellence, growth, and innovation.

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