UCLA Health

Physician Assistant - Peds Hem Onc Inpatient

UCLA Health$173K — $234K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • State licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Experience in pediatric hematology/oncology is preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Familiarity with high-risk therapies and chemotherapy safety protocols
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage hospitalized pediatric patients from admission to discharge
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary care for patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders
  • Monitor and ensure continuity of care throughout the hospitalization
  • Support chemotherapy safety through treatment plan reviews and toxicity monitoring
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff for safe therapy delivery
  • Participate in the care of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies
  • Provide high-quality care in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative inpatient team
  • Engagement in complex cases involving pediatric hematology/oncology
  • Influence on patient-centered care in a specialized setting
  • Exposure to cutting-edge treatment modalities like stem cell transplantation
  • Supportive environment for professional development and growth.
Full 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. This is one APP role to be filled as either a PA or NP. Salary range: $83.46-$112.31/hourly

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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