Physician Assistant - Peds Hem Onc Inpatient
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (PA) to join a collaborative inpatient team caring for children and adolescents with hematologic and oncologic disorders, including patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies.
As part of a primary admitting service, the APP will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients from admission through discharge, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and ensure continuity of care throughout hospitalization. The APP will also support chemotherapy safety and treatment oversight through treatment plan review, toxicity monitoring, and collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff to ensure the safe delivery of high-risk therapies. This role is integral to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric specialty setting.
Salary range: $83.46-$112.31/hourly
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current California Physician Assistant license.
- National certification as a PA
- DEA registration and BLS/PALS certification in accordance with institutional requirements.
- Demonstrated clinical decision-making, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage a complex pediatric patient population in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and family-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of pediatric inpatient, oncology, hematology, critical care, or related experience.
- Experience caring for pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders.
- Familiarity with chemotherapy administration, oncology treatment protocols, and management of treatment-related toxicities.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care and discharge planning.
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.