Physician Assistant- Stem Cell Transplantation
MD Anderson
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge that includes an understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, patient management, surgical principles, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Demonstrates core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care in his/her area.
Engages in critical analysis of their own practice, experience, medical literature, and other information resources for the purpose of self-improvement.
Participates in processes to assess, evaluate, maintain and improve their patient care practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of scientific studies related to their patient's health problems.
Skills and abilities
Demonstrates an investigatory and analytic approach to clinical situations. This includes management of general medical and surgical conditions to include understanding, indication, contraindication, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
Provides patient care appropriate to the population(s) served.
Demonstrates care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, and efficient for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness.
Counsels and educates patients and their families about disease and illness in addition to providing health care services and education. aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health.
Behavioral
Committed to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team and administration.
Functions within their professional and personal limitations.
Demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is cost-effective and demonstrates resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Advocates for quality patient care and assists patients in dealing with system complexities.
Accepts responsibility for promoting a safe environment for patient care and recognizes and participates in the correction of system-based factors that negatively impact patient care.
EDUCATION
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
All of the following:
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172996 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
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KEY FUNCTIONS
Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge that includes an understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, patient management, surgical principles, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Demonstrates core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care in his/her area.
Engages in critical analysis of their own practice, experience, medical literature, and other information resources for the purpose of self-improvement.
Participates in processes to assess, evaluate, maintain and improve their patient care practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of scientific studies related to their patient's health problems.
Skills and abilities
Demonstrates an investigatory and analytic approach to clinical situations. This includes management of general medical and surgical conditions to include understanding, indication, contraindication, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
Provides patient care appropriate to the population(s) served.
Demonstrates care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, and efficient for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness.
Counsels and educates patients and their families about disease and illness in addition to providing health care services and education. aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health.
Behavioral
Committed to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team and administration.
Functions within their professional and personal limitations.
Demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is cost-effective and demonstrates resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Advocates for quality patient care and assists patients in dealing with system complexities.
Accepts responsibility for promoting a safe environment for patient care and recognizes and participates in the correction of system-based factors that negatively impact patient care.
EDUCATION
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
All of the following:
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 172996 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite Apply
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