Summary

The Radiation Oncology Section (RadOnc) Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for the care and administrative needs of the RadOnc patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting of the subsection of Radiology. The PA also functions as a coordinator between the attending physician and the other team members to include Nursing - Hematology - Social Work - Rehabilitative Services and Dietician.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Providing comprehensive health care to assigned patients
• Attending and participating in all VA patients' Chart Rounds'
• Providing medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the RadOnc section
• Coordinating patient care programs
• Providing follow-up care of RadOnc rural patients as defined by the VA Office of Rural Health
• Providing medical education /counseling of patients and their families
• Assisting Radiation Oncologists in RadOnc procedures - prepping and draping - and other duties and second assist in RadOnc other cases as assigned
• Working with the departmental RNs to utilize and maximize proficient procedures and assist with upcoming case scheduling
• Working with the RadOnc Medical Director to recognize and treat pain management cases in order to operate as a facilitator for pain management
• Integrating the activities of the RadOnc service with other patient care programs at the facility
• Serving as Clinical Facilitator for the RadOnc Office of Rural Health patients from RadOnc Section as needed
• Communicating and interact ing appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers
• Maintaining confidentiality of electronic - written - and/or verbal patient/employee information
• Assisting in medical records and imaging retrieval
• Evaluating appropriate handling of outside consultations for the RadOnc section
• Other duties as needed to keep the RadOnc section viable
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00AM to 4:30PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.