Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology and Clinical Trials

Physician Assistant – Medical Oncology / Clinical Research

Phase I Oncology | Outpatient | 4 × 10-Hour Days

Our Client is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join a leading academic cancer program as part of a specialized Phase I Clinical Research Oncology team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Medical Oncology PA who enjoys caring for cancer patients and wants to expand their expertise into cutting-edge clinical research and first-in-human therapies.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in medical oncology, chemotherapy and systemic cancer treatment. Previous clinical research experience is not required — the research team will provide training.

About the Position

This PA will provide direct patient care within a highly collaborative Phase I oncology clinical trials program, caring for patients enrolled in early-phase and first-in-human clinical trials involving solid tumors.

The role combines hands-on medical oncology care with clinical research, allowing the PA to follow patients throughout their treatment while working closely with oncology physicians and a dedicated research team.

This is a fully patient-facing clinical role with no laboratory or bench research responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with solid-tumor malignancies participating in Phase I clinical trials
• Provide ongoing medical oncology care, including assessment of treatment response and toxicities
• Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and other systemic cancer treatments
• Recognize and manage cancer-treatment-related side effects and complications
• Conduct clinical trial study visits and patient assessments
• Review laboratory results, imaging and other clinical data
• Document patient encounters and clinical trial-related information
• Assess and grade adverse events according to clinical trial protocols
• Collaborate closely with the primary and secondary attending physicians
• Work with clinical research coordinators, regulatory staff and other members of the research team
• Participate in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical research environment

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of medical oncology and cutting-edge clinical research.

You will care for patients receiving innovative therapies that may not yet be widely available in standard oncology practice, including Phase I and first-in-human clinical trials.

You don't need to come in as a clinical research expert. The research component can be taught. What is essential is a solid understanding of medical oncology and systemic cancer treatment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Medical Oncology PA who:

• Has hands-on experience caring for adult oncology patients
• Is comfortable with chemotherapy and systemic cancer treatments
• Understands common oncology treatment regimens and associated toxicities
• Is comfortable assessing and managing treatment-related side effects
• Is detail-oriented and comfortable caring for medically complex patients
• Enjoys working collaboratively with physicians and research professionals
• Has an interest in clinical research and emerging cancer therapies
• Is eager to learn and grow within a specialized Phase I oncology program

Previous clinical research experience is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Eligible for PA licensure in New York
• Prior Medical Oncology experience required
• Experience managing patients receiving chemotherapy and/or systemic cancer therapy required
• Clinical research experience preferred, but not required

Schedule & Setting

• 4 days per week
• 4 × 10-hour shifts
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Outpatient cancer center setting
• 1199 union position
• Fully patient-facing clinical role
• Low patient volume with highly complex patients due to clinical trial participation

Interested?

If you’re open to a confidential conversation, apply here.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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