Physician Assistant --Radiation Oncology at Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, New York

Summary:

The Radiation Oncology PA team is expanding at WMCHealth!

WMCHealth Network is seeking a Physician Assistant, in an inaugural role, to provide coverage on our Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice team at our flagship hospital and ambulatory practices in Valhalla. We are recruiting an experienced Oncology PA who will support our inpatient consultative services for our radiation oncology service line, as well as partner with attending physicians in the longitudinal care of our radiation oncologic patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Performing H&Ps and providing both autonomous and team-based patient care for the medical management of oncological inpatients and outpatients
• Perform comprehensive physical and neurological exams on both acute and chronically ill patients
• Diagnosing, treating, ordering and interpreting laboratory/radiologic tests
• Works well within a multidisciplinary team of attending physicians, residents, APPs, nursing staff to ensure optimal quality of patient care
• Will function as a clinical liaison between Oncologists, patients/families and consulting departments
• Assists with discharge planning and follow up care plans

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be board certified as a Physician Assistant.
• Current and active NYS PA License, ACLS, and DEA required.
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience as a practicing clinical PA with a focus in radiation oncology or oncologic hospitalist management or within a given specialty of oncology and/or complexity of medical care. Highly motivated new graduates with oncology interest are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians and 200 Advanced Practice Providers. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center.