Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212241B
- Updated November 22nd, 2025
- Job ID 212241B
- 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 a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in New York. Starting Jan 2, 2026, this role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with four shifts per week, 8:00am–6:00pm. The position focuses on ambulatory therapeutic infusion and requires recent chemotherapy and biotherapy administration experience.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 16 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday–Friday (4 shifts a week), 8:00am–6:00pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage patients within hematology and oncology scope, under physician supervision
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Conduct debridement and provide care for superficial wounds and minor superficial surgical procedures
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions as appropriate
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or oro-gastric tubes
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities, including laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, IV fluids, EMG, electrocardiogram, and radiologic studies (ultrasound, CT, MRI, bone scan)
- Perform incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
- Perform urinary bladder catheterization (short term and indwelling)
- Perform venous punctures for blood sampling, cultures, and IV catheterization
- Provide ambulatory therapeutic infusion, including chemotherapy and biotherapy prescribing and administration
Additional Information
- Must hold current NY license as a Physician Assistant
- Required certifications: Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Demonstrate recent competence with at least 10 administrations of chemotherapy/biotherapy in 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