Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
Updated 11/24/25
10029, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Physician Assistant
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens role in New York. This assignment starts Jan 2, 2026, spans 1 week, and offers a Monday to Friday schedule with day shifts from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The successful candidate will provide ambulatory sickle cell outpatient coverage and manage a range of hematology and oncology cases.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 1 week
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 4 shifts a week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage care for patients with various cancers and hematologic diseases, including benign and malignant tumors
- Provide ambulatory sickle cell outpatient coverage
- Prescribe and administer chemotherapy and biotherapy (must have documented competence with at least 10 administrations in the past 12 months)
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Provide debridement and general care for superficial wounds and minor superficial surgical procedures
- Perform incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or oro-gastric tubes
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities, including laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, IV fluids, and radiologic exams (such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone scan)
- Perform urinary bladder catheterization (short term and indwelling)
- Perform venous punctures for blood sampling, cultures, and IV catheterization
- Complete Death Certificate Protocols
- Remove arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and chest tubes
- Perform fine needle aspiration and punch biopsy of skin
Additional Information
- Current PA license in New York required
- Must hold Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) credentials
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications required
- Board certifications accepted: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC), Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
- Must demonstrate recent competence in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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