Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology (160434)

Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

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 APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following:

Job Description

• 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.
• Provide cross coverage for infusion center when needed including managing and treating infusion reactions.
• Provide Southampton Hospital coverage as needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Community Overview

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. 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.