Job Description

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Physician Assistant - Oncology Hospitalist

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Position Summary

The primary role of the Physician Assistant (Oncology Hospitalist) is to participate in the assessment and care of hospitalized oncology patients under the supervision of the attending physician. The PA will provide care under delegation using evidence-based clinical practice standards, adhering to established protocols, and within the medical directives endorsed by the RVH Medical Advisory Committee. As an integrated member of the health care team, the PA will demonstrate commitment to life-long learning, quality improvement, patient safety, and collaborative team-based care.


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Responsible to

Oncology Hospitalist Division; and Manager, Academic & Medical Affairs
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Qualifications

Education:

Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent Undergraduate Degree Graduate of a Canadian or US Accredited Physician Assistant Education Program Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam, or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification - Mandatory Confirmed registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or with an application pending approval. BCLS, and ACLS

Experience

Experience in Internal Medicine, Oncology, or Hospitalist settings strongly preferred

Competencies

Integrate all core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centered medical care Perform complete and appropriate clinical assessments of hospitalized oncology patients and formulate clinical treatment plans Use preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions effectively Demonstrate proficient use of diagnostic and procedural skills relevant to oncology and inpatient medicine Recognize scope of practice while demonstrating effective consultation practices with supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals
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Responsibilities

Clinical and General Responsibilities

Obtain health histories including demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical/surgical history, family and psychosocial history, medications, and allergies Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, order appropriate investigations, and coordinate management of oncology inpatients Provide ongoing inpatient care, including daily rounds, progress notes, discharge planning, and continuity of care Support the management of acute complications of cancer and its treatments (e.g., febrile neutropenia, thromboembolism, metabolic emergencies, pain, palliative symptom management) Perform procedures such as venipuncture, blood gas collection, ECG interpretation, and other procedures within scope and training Support use of healthcare technology and applications such as Connecting Ontario, Meditech Expanse, and electronic order sets

Communication

Provide timely updates to supervising physicians and seek further direction as needed Communicate clearly with patients, families, and caregivers, offering education and support Liaise with interprofessional team members and other hospital departments

Medical Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient encounters, care plans, and consult requests Ensure appropriate medical documentation for admissions, progress notes, and discharge summaries

Collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team

Work closely with oncologists, hospitalists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, palliative care, and other allied health staff Collaborate with affiliated specialties including General Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Radiation Oncology, and Palliative Care

Supervision

The PA will work under the direct supervision of hospitalist. * While not currently mandatory, RVH is interested in recruiting PAs who are willing to participate in teaching and mentoring Physician Assistant students or other healthcare professionals as part of the hospital's commitment to education and training.