Physician Assistant

Medicine Oncology - Head and Neck

Full Time

87751BR

Job Summary

This Physician Assistant (PA) position is assigned to the Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology. In collaboration with the supervising physician and administrative supervisor, the PA provides comprehensive care to patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers. Responsibilities include delivering clinical guidance to patients receiving systemic therapy for head and neck malignancies, managing treatment-related toxicities and oncologic emergencies, providing symptom management, coordinating care, assisting with triage, and performing other related duties as assigned.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $85.03 - $114.44 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is an accredited National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation recognizes the Center's scientific leadership, robust resources, and the depth and breadth of its research across basic, clinical, and population sciences, as well as its strong transdisciplinary research that bridges these areas.

Clinical services span adult and pediatric oncology across three campuses and multiple regional satellite locations. The clinical cancer program is one of the largest at UCSF Medical Center, encompassing approximately 230 non-physician FTEs, more than 100 cost centers, and numerous grant and philanthropic funding sources.

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is a national leader in cancer clinical care and research and is consistently ranked among the top 10 cancer programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
• Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a medical oncology setting, or completion of a one-year comprehensive oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowship program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients with head and neck cancers
• Experience working in an academic medical center

License/Certification

• California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
• National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• California Driver License (if required for position)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional required AHA certifications:
• Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009203 PHYSCN AST

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice, Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Nursing - Cancer Services

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

10 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday