ACC Infusion Center Physician Assistant

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UCI is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UCI School of Medicine was founded in 1978. In the more than four decades since that time, we have grown to become a thriving organization with a nationally recognized reputation for training the next generation of outstanding physicians, innovating in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of cancers and hematologic conditions.

The position of Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, requires a highly competent, independent yet team‑oriented individual who will be a critical part of the team caring for patients. Under the supervision of Medical Director(s) and the Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor, and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory and/or infusion center settings at the Irvine Infusion Center and provide multi‑disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

A PA is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide advanced care in their area of specialization.

• Functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice” (In general, the “scope of practice” includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per their approved Practice Agreement). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary.
• Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges.
• The PA professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
• The PA has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and demonstrates self‑direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within the all Health locations and affiliates.
• Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• The PA is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.
• POPULATION SERVED:
  Adult and/or Adolescent Young Adult (AYA) patient populations.

Required:

• Possess clear understanding of core internal medicine, hematology and oncology principles.
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history‑taking process.
• Expertise and appropriate physical exam skills.
• Demonstrated experience in review and use of standard protocols for chemotherapy and oncology patients.
• Direct patient care for chemotherapy side effects.
• Must possess experience in educating patients, nursing staff and community in chemotherapy treatments, side effects and general cancer information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the…