Summary

The Section of Internal Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position in an inpatient hematology role at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. This APP will provide medical care to patients with hematologic disorders in the inpatient setting under the direction of a physician. The candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The Inpatient Hematology Physician Assistant (PA) will provide clinical care for hospitalized patients with hematologic disorders. Working in collaboration with Attending Hematologists, Hematology-Oncology Fellows and the inpatient care team, the inpatient PA will manage admissions, daily assessments, treatment planning, coordination of care, and discharge planning.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations, including assessments for hematology consults.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures, develop appropriate treatment plans for hematology patients.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for hematologic conditions.
• Manage inpatient admissions, daily progress notes and discharges in collaboration with inpatient hematology teeam.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts regarding status, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide follow-up care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the hematology physician and inpatient team.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
• Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.
• Collaborate with providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Provide physician assistant care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of an attending hematology physician.

Department-specific responsibilities include, collaborating with inpatient hematology attending physycian, hematology-oncology fellows and the inpatient team as well as coordinating complex discharge plans with navigator, outpatient hematology APP, staff and other support services. The APP will work closely with the hematology team, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care throughout hospitalization. The APP will also participate in daily inpatient rounds, weekly intake meetings and monthly hematology tumor boards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.