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Job Title: Physician Assistant – Radiation Oncology (Outpatient) Location: Waterbury & Bristol, CT Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (No nights, weekends, or on-call)
About the Practice We are a premier oncology group serving the Waterbury and Bristol communities. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care at the intersection of surgical and medical oncology. We are looking for a motivated Physician Assistant who is eager to specialize in the rewarding field of radiation oncology.
Role Overview As a Radiation Oncology PA, you will be a vital member of the multidisciplinary care team. The “lion’s share” of this role involves the clinical management of patients currently undergoing radiation therapy, as well as conducting comprehensive follow-up and survivorship visits.
Key Responsibilities
- On-Treatment Management: Monitor patient tolerance to radiation, manage acute side effects, and provide medical and emotional support throughout the treatment course.
- Follow-Up Care: Conduct surveillance visits for post-treatment patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests to monitor for recurrence.
- Consultation visits for established patients: Evaluating new problems for consideration of additional treatments, usually with palliative goals of care. Management of pain medications.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with Radiation Oncologists to adjust treatment plans and coordinate care with surgical and medical oncology partners.
- Patient Advocacy: Act as a primary point of contact for patients facing significant clinical and personal challenges during their journey.
Why Join Us?
- Rewarding Specialty: Experience the unique fulfillment of supporting patients through complex, life-changing treatments.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly reliable schedule with consistent weekday hours and no on-call requirements.
- Professional Growth: Gain specialized expertise in a field that combines technical precision with deep patient relationships.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Connecticut PA license (or eligibility to obtain).
- Prior experience in oncology is preferred, but we are willing to mentor a candidate with a strong interest in the specialty.
Job Details: Salary and benefits package:
· Salary: Range based on experience
- o New grad: 105,000
- o Onc experience : 135,000
· 5 days a week 7:30-4:30, No call
· 10 pto
· 5 sick days
· 5 CME with $1200 yearly allowance
· Health insurance (must price out/allowance)
· 401K
Pay: $110,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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