Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and serves Southampton Hospital and Phillips Family Cancer Center in Southampton. The PA will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following: Independently assess and evaluate patients with benign hematology issues including anemia, cytopenias, and simple coagulopathies and hypercoagulable states at PFCC. Provide outpatient follow-up for oncology and hematology consultations and patients. As an extension of the attending physician, provide consultation services at Southampton Hospital. Write orders for chemotherapy and renew prescriptions. Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients. Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations. Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins. Educate patients and family members regarding their diagnoses and therapies. Participation in tumor boards. Rotational weekend and post-hours phone coverage. Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR). Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Physician Assistant:
NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in the management and treatment of cancer and hematology patients. Excellent communication skills. Experience with chemotherapy.
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Special Notes
Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Campus Description
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences
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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
