Physician Assistant, Hematology

📅 Part-Time

💵 $55.00–$65.00 per hour

📍 Richmond Hill, NY

Novellis Health is a multispecialty private medical practice serving the Brooklyn and greater NYC community with comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our team includes specialists in oncology, urology, surgery, and primary care who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional medical services in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive hematological care in our outpatient hematology department. Under the supervision of a board-certified hematologist, you will deliver independent patient care, assist with procedures, and manage complex hematological conditions including anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, thrombocytopenia, leukemias, lymphomas, and other blood-related diseases. Your role will include conducting patient assessments, performing diagnostic procedures, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and providing patient education to ensure optimal outcomes and continuity of care. 

Responsibilities:

  • Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means 

  • Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation 

  • Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations for new and follow-up hematology patients 

  • Obtains detailed medical histories and documents pertinent clinical findings to develop comprehensive treatment plans 

  • Performs and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bone marrow aspirations and biopsies 

  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including laboratory values and imaging studies relevant to hematological conditions 

  • Develops, implements, and adjusts treatment plans in collaboration with supervising hematologists 

  • Prescribes medications, writes orders, and manages medication adjustments based on patient response and laboratory findings 

  • Provides patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medications, and symptom management 

  • Monitors patient progress and manages treatment-related symptoms or complications 

  • Manages follow-up visits for hematology and oncology patients to ensure physical stability during treatment 

  • Evaluates and treats transfusion reactions and other acute hematological concerns 

  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides education to promote wellness and optimal health outcomes 

  • Recommends community resources and supportive care services to meet patient and family needs 

  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) 

  • Participates in case discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities 

  • Supports survivorship planning and palliative care discussions as appropriate 

  • Collaborates with infusion nurses, pharmacists, laboratory specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team 

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure 

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program 

  • Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

  • Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) 

Certifications 

  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required 

  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required 

Experience 

  • 1-2 years of experience in hematology, oncology, internal medicine, or related specialty preferred 

  • Direct clinical experience with hematological conditions and procedures preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with ability to manage complex hematological conditions 

  • Proficiency in hematological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (bone marrow aspirations and biopsies) 

  • Ability to order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging relevant to hematology 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with empathy for patients undergoing complex medical treatments 

  • Ability to provide compassionate care in a potentially stressful clinical environment 

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff 

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities 

  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision 

  • Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills 

  • Commitment to continuing education and professional development in hematology and oncology 

  • Knowledge of current hematological treatment protocols and evidence-based practice 

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $55.00–$65.00 per hour

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