Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
About This Opportunity:
Reading Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to
support our team at our Hematology/Oncology practice. The Physician
Assistant will work closely with our group of
Hematologists/Oncologists to manage patients in a team setting, as well
as, function independently when needed.
This is a Monday through Friday day-shift position with no weekends and
no call.
Duties to include:
. Managing patients during their routine, pre-chemotherapy, an
acute office visits
. Conducting hospital rounds, including admitting and discharging
patients
. Working closely with nursing regarding acute issues and phone
triage
. Performing bone marrow biopsies
About Reading Health System:
Reading Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare center providing
comprehensive acute care, post-acute rehabilitation, behavioral, and
occupational health services to the people of Berks and adjoining
counties. Established as The Reading Dispensary in 1867, the Hospital
has since expanded into a leader in tertiary care for this region of
Pennsylvania.
Located in scenic Berks County, Reading Health System consists of a
22-building complex located on 36 suburban acres in West Reading. It is
licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for 665 acute care
beds providing inpatient care for adults, children, and newborns.
Outpatient services of Reading Health System are extended through
facilities located throughout the community, including 16 laboratory and
15 imaging centers, Occupational Health Services in Muhlenberg Township,
physician office complexes in West Reading, Exeter Township, and Spring
Ridge. The latter campus also features a surgicenter, weight management
center, and hyperbaric and wound care programs.
Our Mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost
effective health care to the community; to promote health; to educate
healthcare professionals; and to participate in appropriate clinical
research.
Requirements:
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physician assistant program with a current NCCPA certification and hold and maintain a current Pennsylvania license as a Physician Assistant. Experience is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate must have a strong desire to work in an Oncology environment.
