Would You Like to Work at a Major Academic Center in New York City on an Oncology Service?

Would you like to work at a major Academic Center in New York City on an oncology service? NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center

We have both inpatient(Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma/Bone Marrow Transplant) #33202 and outpatient positions GU 33488, Myeloma 233589 available.

Please apply online and also send your resume to [email protected] with your intended interest.

We offer a competitive benefit package and are a Physician assistant friendly institution.

Sincerely, Jeremy Heinerich, PA-C Director of Hem/Onc PA’s

Weill Cornell Medicine

Physician Assistant (PA)- Inpatient - Hematology/Medical Oncology

Weill Cornell Medicine seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who, under the direction of the Supervising Physician, Chief Physician Assistant or Director of Physician Assistant Services, performs history and physical examinations. Establishes a presumptive diagnosis and performs a general work-up including the ordering of appropriate laboratory studies. Under supervision, is responsible for the patient’s medical issues following the diagnosis. May assist medical staff with pre, intra- and post-operative surgical activities and research projects in assigned area.

The successful candidate is one who:  Initiates appropriate noninvasive laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests required for the evaluation of illness. May provide pre-surgical patient care including taking extensive patient histories, giving general physicals, and submitting information to physician for diagnosis and writing pre-operative orders  May serve as 1st or 2nd assistant in assigned area. Scrubs, starts IV’s, monitors equipment and alerts surgeon of changes in patient’s condition, and may close skin after operation. Acts as liaison between surgeon and surgical staff throughout the operation. Attends to the patient in the Recovery Room or Intensive Care Unit. May provide post- operative instructions to patients.  Attends daily rounds and provides post-operative care on floor by checking for signs of post-operative complications, changing dressings, removing sutures.  Performs minor surgery under direct supervision. Performs clinical procedures under the direction and supervision of the responsible physician such as venipuncture, arteriopuncture and electrocardiogram. May administer intravenous medications, fluids, blood and blood components, and local infiltrative anesthetic. May administer injections I.M., subcutaneous and intradermal. May perform intradermal skin tests, nastrogastic intubation and insertion of urinary catheters. May cleanse and debride wounds.  Performs history and physical examinations on patients; consults with the patient’s attending physician; establishes a presumptive diagnosis and initiates the work up of the patient by ordering appropriate laboratory studies. Under supervision, is responsible for the management of the patient’s medical issues following diagnosis. Assists in hospital rounds. Makes complete chart entries on patient transactions and records progress notes.  Provides follow-up care including appropriate adjustment of medications for patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the responsible physician. Orders oral and parental medications for patients under the care of the supervising physician.  Communicates with patients and families regarding their medical issues following consultation with the responsible physician. Provides counseling and instruction regarding patients’ medical issues. Collaborates with other caregivers to ensure continuity of care of patients, and to attain the greatest efficacy in the use of hospital resources in managing patients.  Assists the physician as directed in the training of health personnel in diagnostic, therapeutic and clinic techniques. Participates in appropriate continuing education programs.  May perform research activities including assisting at laboratory surgery, collection and reporting of data. Retrieves and reviews charts and analyzes data for research projects. Prepares and dictates patient summaries of hospitalization.

Minimum Requirements  Bachelor’s Degree  Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program  New York State Registered Physician Assistant (PA) license and current PA registration  Up to one year of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience  Current National Commission Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)  If applicable in assigned area, DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) registration number

Excellent benefits package (includes tuition reimbursement).

Please use our on-line application system at: http://weill.cornell.edu/hr/

Please refer to Job Number 33202

Weill Cornell Medicine is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EOE/M/F/Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.