Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Psychosocial Oncology Program

University of Iowa

13 days ago

United StatesFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Psychosocial Oncology Program in United States.

Key Responsibilities

focused, or symptom

pharmacologic, and needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence

art clinical care to children, performing cutting

art care, through participation both in nationally and locally designed protocols. Education

Requirements

Experience Requirements: Current certification as Physician Assistant.

Current license to practice as a physician assistant in the State of Iowa.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision and critical thinking/problem solving skills.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Psychosocial Oncology Program.

Key Skills

Pediatric oncologyBiopsychosocial assessmentPsychiatric medication managementPatient care planningDifferential diagnosisElectronic medical recordClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyTherapeutic supportEvidence-based practiceHematologyAmbulatory careCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Psychosocial Oncology Program at University of Iowa a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at University of Iowa is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric oncology, Biopsychosocial assessment, Psychiatric medication management, Patient care planning, Differential diagnosis, Electronic medical record, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and manage mental health aspects for pediatric oncology patients. They will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, prescribe medications, and facilitate transitions between healthcare settings.

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