Physician Assistant job located in Virginia

Physician Assistant Opening / Fairfax, VA

A little bit about the company:

Hematology Oncology Group founded in 2011 that care for and treat patients with cancers and hematological diseases.

Our physicians are highly trained and are experts in diagnosing conditions, choosing treatment and administering drug therapies, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy or hormonal therapy, either alone or in combination. We develop personalized, comprehensive treatment plans for all our patients, offering the latest therapies and supportive resources, and taking your particular needs into account.

Description 

We are seeking progressive and entrepreneurial Physician assistants to join our diverse community of providers. In close partnership with our clinical leaders, the nurse practitioner will use expert clinical judgment and build empathic relationships so that patients receive exceptional care. The ideal candidate will be eager to expand their professional experience and utilize their advanced clinical training. Physician assistants having a basic knowledge of Internal medicine/Family practice can be trained in the practice for the above position mainly with focus on hematology along with internal medicine/Family practice background, if deemed an ideal candidate for the Job. Any experience in hematology and oncology will be preferred but not a pre-requisite for the above position.

Objectives of this role

• Demonstrate scientific knowledge, sound judgment, and technical skill while ensuring that care plans, medical regimens, and hospital procedures are enacted
• Leverage clinical expertise to care for a broad and complex patient population, including primary care assessments, diagnoses, evidence-based treatments, and clinical monitoring
• Provide continuous, comprehensive nursing and medical care, including preventive and supportive healthcare services, to patients and their families
• Provide education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to ensure that quality and safe care are delivered
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures, in addition to legal regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of new patients prior to decisions about their treatment
• Manage patient access to both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits to ensure availability and continuity of care
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans based on medical history, physical exams, and nursing assessments
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Identify and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare providers in the evaluation of medical screenings

Required skills and qualifications

• Master’s of science in nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Physician assistant-Certified programs
• Prescriptive authority, as required
• Basic life support (BLS) certification or equivalent

Preferred skills and qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a specialty practice area
• Experience with EHR (electronic health records)

*Compensation offered is $75 an hr and this is a 1099 opportunity.  

Interested Physician Assistants please call or text Josh at (Login for Information) or reply with a current copy of your CV and contact info for more details.