Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology

Overview About the Role

The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, is to provide comprehensive, hands-on care to patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to be actively involved throughout the continuum of care—from initial evaluation and surgical preparation through inpatient management, procedures, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up. The Physician Assistant will work closely with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, perform clinical procedures, provide patient and family education, and assist in the operating room.

This position is ideal for a PA seeking a dynamic surgical role with meaningful patient interaction, procedural experience, and involved in both hospital-based and ambulatory care.

• Provide direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with physicians, surgical residents, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in the evaluation and management of new and established patients, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, reviewing diagnostic studies, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assist with the routine daily operations of the outpatient practice, including addressing patient questions, reviewing medical records and documentation received from outside facilities, coordinating care, and facilitating appropriate follow-up.
• Perform initial assessments of patients in the outpatient setting and assist with preoperative evaluations, including preparation and documentation of History and Physical examinations.
• Participate in the daily management of hospitalized patients, including rounding, performing physical examinations, reviewing laboratory and imaging results, documenting progress notes, and assisting with appropriate medical orders and treatment plans.
• Communicate regularly with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team regarding patient status, clinical findings, treatment plans, and changes in condition.
• Perform and assist with clinical procedures within the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice, training, and hospital credentialing. Procedures may include wound evaluation and care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, drain management and removal, incision management, and other bedside or outpatient procedures as appropriate.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room, including patient positioning, ensuring appropriate application of antithrombotic stockings and compression devices, maintaining proper surgical preparation, and providing first-assist support as needed.
• Assist with surgical procedures when appropriate, including incision closure and suturing, and help facilitate the patient’s safe transfer to the recovery area following surgery.
• Provide postoperative care to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients, including monitoring recovery, assessing wounds, managing drains, reviewing postoperative concerns, and identifying when physician intervention is needed.
• Manage outpatient postoperative follow-up visits, including documenting progress, ordering appropriate laboratory, imaging, or other follow-up studies, and coordinating ongoing care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, wound care, medications, follow-up needs, and recovery instructions.
• Serve as an accessible clinical resource for patients and families while helping to ensure a coordinated, compassionate,…