Hematology Oncology Physician Assistant Opportunity in ...
Department of Veteran Affairs - charleston, SC
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Are you a PA with experience in HematologyOncology interested in opportunities to serve our nation's heroes in Charleston, SC? The Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System has a new opportunity within the Medicine Service Specialty Team. Duties The Physician Assistant in Hematology Oncology will be an integral member working in a Hematology Oncology outpatient and inpatient environment and managing a panel of Veterans assessed as needing Hematology Oncology care and follow-up visits, managing Veteran's needs for follow up (including imaging, tests, appropriate, and clinic visits), managing inpatient Hematology Oncology consults, managing referrals to VA or non-VA centers and seeking consultations for Hematology Oncology treatment, follow up with Veterans who have received their Hematology Oncology care in the community by assuring these Veterans are managed appropriately and not lost to follow up. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting Hematology Oncology MDs in post-procedures results calls, e-consults. Triage consult, perform a-consults, learn to perform telehealth visits and WC visits as well. Develop plans of Hematology Oncology care for patients with recommendation of further diagnostic evaluations including laboratory and pathology evaluations to facilitate care. Communicate with PCP related to the care plan. Manage Hematology Oncology clinic needs including urgent clinic visits, to include radiology, ultrasounds, CT, MRls, and lab work, manage inpatient liver and Hematology Oncology consults. Manage referrals to VA and non-VA centers for care not delivered in our VA and seek consultation for Hematology Oncology management, follow-up with Hematology Oncology patients. Order and prescribe treatments and medications aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health. Make informed decisions regarding therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgement and consult with the Hematology Oncology physician provider when needed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00 Subject to change based on agency needs. Education Debt Reduction Program: Approved for qualified candidates up to $200,000 over a 5-Year period Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Arriana Larmony PhysicianAPP Recruiter Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System
Created: 2025-10-02