Join Phoenix Children's Hematology/Oncology Infusion Team As A Physician Assistant | Competitive Comp, Benefits + More

Phoenix Children's is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Hematology/Oncology - Infusion team here in Phoenix, AZ!

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Job Details

1. Coverage is weekdays, salaried, M-F. We will consider 4-10hr day/week with rotating day off.
2. The APP will work with the comprehensive, multidisciplinary team helping children of childhood cancer, hematologic disorders, immunodeficiency and immunologic diseases who receive infusions in our center.
3. The provider is expected to understand their general medical needs, the role and side effects of infusion medications and work closely with ordering providers to ensure safe administration of medication.
4. You will be responsible for management of acute illness, infusion reactions and toxicity, including facilitating transfer to higher level of care for unstable patients.
5. You will be trained in outpatient procedures like bone marrow aspirates/biopsies and lumbar puncture, a part of the general care of many of our patients.
6. You will be responsible for entering patient care orders, outpatient prescriptions, patient and family education and coordinating care with primary
7. You will be a resource for development of standard operating procedures and quality improvement projects.

Job Qualifications / Certifications

1. PNP, FNP, or PA-C with at least 2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
2. Board Certified and Credentialed at PCH
3. Additional Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: Pediatric Acute Care in Emergency Medicine, PICU or Trauma, Hematology / Oncology / BMT
4. Current BLS and PALS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
5. Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
6. National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Education

1. Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.

Special Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.