Physician Assistant - Farmington, Connecticut

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join an outpatient oncology clinic within a hospital setting. The role focuses on adult hematology/oncology care, including chemotherapy management and bone-marrow procedures, with a consistent 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Ideal candidates thrive in an independent practice environment and are comfortable collaborating with a multidisciplinary support team.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 4 × 10-hour days, days only (no float)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Farmington, CT
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate adult patients (8–10 per shift) and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Manage chemotherapy toxicities and prescribe chemotherapy agents per protocol.
• Perform bone-marrow biopsies and related procedures.
• Conduct new-patient assessments for both benign and malignant hematologic conditions.
• Document all encounters, orders, and plans in the Epic EMR system.
• Collaborate with RNs, medical assistants, and care-operator assistants to ensure seamless patient flow.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Physician Assistant license.
• Board Certified (or board-eligible) in a relevant specialty.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification.
• BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration.
• Prior outpatient hematology/oncology experience; chemotherapy prescribing experience required.
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable EMR.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, organized as four 10-hour day shifts.
• Days only; no overnight or weekend coverage required.
• No float obligations.

Skills

• Strong independent clinical decision-making.
• Expertise in patient assessment, chemotherapy management, and bone-marrow procedures.
• Excellent documentation skills in Epic.
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to balance a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality care.