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Hackensack Meridian Health
Stafford Township, New Jersey

Physician Assistant Hem/Onc Outpatient

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$146,348.80

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Job Description

The Hem/Onc Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Responsibilities

1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience. 2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 3.

Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 4.

Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 5.

Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 6.

Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. 7.

Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. 8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. 9.

Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11.

Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. 13.

Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 15.

Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. 17.

Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 19.

Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 20. Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert. 21.

Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 22. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 23. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.

24. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 25. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 26. Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies. 27. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 28. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

1. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 2. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 3.

Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 4.

Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 5.

Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. 6.

Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. 7. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. 8.

Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators. 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10.

Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12.

Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate. 13. Participate in annual APN peer review. 14. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. 15.

Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 16. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 17.

Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 18. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. 19.

Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. 20. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 21.

Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols. 22. Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert. 23. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 24.

Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert. 25. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 26. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 27.

Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. 28. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 29.

Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards. 30. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 31.

Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 32. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4.

Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree). 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3.

BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

  • Starting Minimum Rate
  • Minimum rate of $146,348.80 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum bas

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPharmacologic ManagementMedication PrescriptionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-based MedicineCare CoordinationElectronic Health RecordsMentoringEthical PracticeAdvanced Life Support

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 73% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Edison, New Jersey
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