Physician Assistant - Oncology (Alton & Shiloh IL)

Washington University in St. Louis - Belleville, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Belleville, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Physician Assistant position at Siteman Cancer Center involves providing primary and specialty medical care in various settings, primarily focusing on oncology. This full-time role requires the candidate to assist with outpatient clinics and inpatient consult services, ensuring high-quality patient care under physician supervision. The ideal candidate should be energetic, motivated to learn, and adaptable to a flexible schedule, with a preference for those with oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Physician Assistant Theory and Practice (1 Year)
• Skills in Adaptability, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Teamwork, Time Management.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and employee assistance program (EAP).
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.