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 16-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jan 2, 2026. This opportunity offers day shifts from 8am to 6pm, with four shifts per week, Monday through Friday. The role is based in an ambulatory heme malignancy department, supporting patient care for those with cancer and related conditions.
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: 16 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Four shifts per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, and monitor patients with hematologic malignancies and benign or malignant tumors
- Promote health and disease protection within the scope of practice of the supervising physician
- Manage care plans and therapeutic interventions for oncology patients
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Provide debridement and general care for superficial wounds and minor surgical procedures
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or oro-gastric tubes
- Conduct incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
- Complete interpretation of diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities, including laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, treatments, IV fluids and electrolytes, EMG, electrocardiogram, and radiologic examinations (arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone scan)
- Perform urinary bladder catheterization (short term and indwelling)
- Conduct venous punctures for blood sampling, cultures, and IV catheterization
- Complete death certificate protocols as required
- Remove arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and chest tubes
- Perform fine needle aspiration and punch biopsy of skin
- Prescribe and administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, demonstrating competence through recent experience
Additional Information
- Active New York state license required
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications required
- Must demonstrate recent experience in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration (minimum of 10 administrations in the past 12 months)
- Strong knowledge of hematology and oncology patient management preferred
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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