Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212192A
- Updated December 25th, 2025
- Job ID 212192A
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Hematology/Oncology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 16 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 16-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New York. This position starts Jan 2, 2026, and features 8a-6p shifts, four days per week, Monday through Friday. The assignment will focus on ambulatory solid tumor cases and requires demonstrated competence in chemotherapy and biotherapy prescribing.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 16 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 8a-6p, four shifts per week, Monday through Friday
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage care for patients with all types of cancer and benign or malignant tumors
- Work in an ambulatory solid tumor setting
- Prescribe and administer chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Conduct debridement and general care for superficial wounds and minor surgical procedures
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions as appropriate
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or oro-gastric tubes
- Perform incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities, including laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, treatments, IV fluids, and imaging studies (ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone scans, etc.)
- Perform urinary bladder catheterization (short term and indwelling)
- Perform venous punctures for blood sampling, cultures, and IV catheterization
- Complete Death Certificate Protocols
- Remove arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and chest tubes
- Perform fine needle aspiration and punch biopsy of skin
Additional Information
- Must hold current New York state license
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications required
- Demonstrated experience in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration within the past 12 months
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided