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Physician Assistant
Cerritos, California, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Riverside, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/08/19
Company Summary
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is dedicated to excelling in cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and education. As the largest private practice cancer center in California with additional offices in Nevada and Arizona, The Oncology Institute continues to provide extensive services including state-of-the-art infusion centers, chemotherapy educational sessions, in-house support groups, dietary and nutritional counseling, in-house pharmacy, financial counseling, clinical trials, comprehensive lab testing, and end of life counseling. They also offer supportive programs to help patients and families cope with the challenges brought on by cancer.
The Oncology Institute is at the forefront of technology, with its high-tech oncology based electronic medical records system. The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is also proud to have access to the latest research, technology and treatment options, including clinical trials for eligible patients. In their quest to be at the leader of the latest medical cancer research, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation participates in numerous clinical trials focused on various types of malignancies that may be of interest to oncology patients.
In 2014, The Oncology Institute introduced The Hope, Health, and Healing Center to offer patients alternative and holistic treatments in addition to chemotherapy. The wellness center offers services that nurture the body through exercises, stress relief, and relaxing activities as well as nurture the mind through social work sessions, wellness groups, and self-image improvement programs.
Responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosing, treating and managing patients in the Hematology Oncology Program.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient’s electronic medical record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive or negative findings.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies, imaging studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, and potential effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Functions independently to perform a complete history and physical exam.
• Formulates a treatment plan.
• Uses evidence-based practice guidelines and assessment tools.
• Prescribe medication and treatments and monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Completes documentation and patient billing
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates patient and family education.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• California licensure
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is dedicated to excelling in cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and education. As the largest private practice cancer center in California with additional offices in Nevada and Arizona, The Oncology Institute continues to provide extensive services including state-of-the-art infusion centers, chemotherapy educational sessions, in-house support groups, dietary and nutritional counseling, in-house pharmacy, financial counseling, clinical trials, comprehensive lab testing, and end of life counseling. They also offer supportive programs to help patients and families cope with the challenges brought on by cancer.
The Oncology Institute is at the forefront of technology, with its high-tech oncology based electronic medical records system. The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation is also proud to have access to the latest research, technology and treatment options, including clinical trials for eligible patients. In their quest to be at the leader of the latest medical cancer research, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation participates in numerous clinical trials focused on various types of malignancies that may be of interest to oncology patients.
In 2014, The Oncology Institute introduced The Hope, Health, and Healing Center to offer patients alternative and holistic treatments in addition to chemotherapy. The wellness center offers services that nurture the body through exercises, stress relief, and relaxing activities as well as nurture the mind through social work sessions, wellness groups, and self-image improvement programs.
Responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosing, treating and managing patients in the Hematology Oncology Program.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient’s electronic medical record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive or negative findings.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies, imaging studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, and potential effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Functions independently to perform a complete history and physical exam.
• Formulates a treatment plan.
• Uses evidence-based practice guidelines and assessment tools.
• Prescribe medication and treatments and monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Completes documentation and patient billing
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates patient and family education.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• California licensure