Radiation Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P.A.) provides diagnostic and therapeutic health services to patients under the direction and supervision of a physician. PA's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do, and are accountable for their own actions as well as being accountable to their supervising physicians.

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $140/hour

EDUCATION

Graduate of physician assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a physician assistant in the state of practice.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years experience as Radiation oncology required,

CREDENTIALS

ABR- Therapeutic medical physics, BLS- Certification required

setting experience- inpatient oncology, radiation oncology

Radiation therapy skills- External beam Radiation Therapy ( Teletherapy) Intensive Modulated Radiation Therapy (MRT), Radiation safety precautions .

Eclipse Treatment Planning and Brachytherapy( HDR or LDR) prefered

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and orders diagnostic tests.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Assists physician, as required, in emergency treatment and procedures.
• Initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation in age appropriate manner and in accordance with facility protocols.
• Advocates patient rights in relation to organ donation and advance directives.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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