MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
  • Current CPR certification
  • Eligibility for Maryland and DC licenses
  • Passion for patient education and complex care coordination
  • Experience in surgical oncology is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-ups
  • Assist with inpatient consultations and ensure coordinated discharges
  • Participate in daily patient review rounds and weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR (Cerner)
  • Serve as a liaison among surgeons, referring physicians, and specialty services
  • Optimize care pathways for complex surgeries in various malignancies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and allowance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Full Job Description
About the Job

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physician Assistant to join our high-performing Surgical Oncology team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday ambulatory position focused on the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex oncologic surgical procedures. The provider will work closely with patients managing disease processes such as gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), gastroesophageal, and soft tissue malignancies.

As an integral member of the surgical oncology team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient consultative setting, working in close collaboration with nationally respected surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams. This non-operative position is ideal for an APP passionate about complex care coordination, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide pre-operative assessments, post-operative follow-ups, patient education, and routine post-discharge care in the outpatient setting
  • Assist in inpatient consultations and support timely, coordinated discharges
  • Participate in daily patient review rounds and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and care huddles
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR (Cerner)
  • Serve as a liaison between surgeons, referring physicians, inpatient teams, and outpatient specialty services
  • Help optimize care pathways for patients undergoing complex surgeries involving hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue malignancies


Qualifications:
  • Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
  • CPR certification
  • Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

New grads are welcome to apply!

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and CME allowance
  • Retirement plan - 403(b) with % employer match


This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,003.00 - USD $189,999.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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