Physician Assistant Oncology

Job Summary: The Physician Assistant plays an important role in the ongoing management of patients receiving cancer treatment therapies. The individual can assist the medical oncologist in the recognition and documentation of treatment-related toxicity. The weekly management of patients receiving infusion therapies, which involves all technical and medical aspects of managing the patient through a treatment course, is always conducted under the direct supervision of a medical oncologist. Physician Assistants specializing and practicing in oncology are versatile, skilled, and compassionate members of the cancer treatment team.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek , among numerous other prestigious accolades.

CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must demonstrate successful completion of Baccalaureate Degree or a minimum of two years of college in an accredited PA Education Program and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Maintain BLS/ACLS certifications
• Must work under the supervision of an M.D.
• A copy of the PA's Scope of Service must be on file at CIM and CarolinaEast Health System.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.