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JR-7477
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
NP/PA
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: 100% onsite
Salary/Pay Rate:
$126,100.00 - $204,732.50 per year
Overview
The Immunotherapy Toxicity Management Program (iTox) Consult Physician Assistant (“iTox Consult PA”) will be part of the solid tumor consult team at Dana-Farber and will work closely with ambulatory and inpatient iTox teams. The primary responsibility of this role will be working with the iTox consult attending physicians to staff and manage inpatient iTox consults. The iTox Consult PA will serve as the key contact for iTox consult requests and will partner closely with the iTox attending and the requesting team to communicate recommendations and support care coordination. They will continue to follow consult patients through their admission until discharge, including follow-up on clinical data, coordination of care, and communication with patients and families to support continuity of care. This role requires practice across two locations, with travel between sites expected during work hours.
The iTox consult PA will be cross-trained to cover the solid tumor consult service and will work closely with other solid tumor consult PAs to support cross-coverage and shared learning. In addition to core iTox consult responsibilities, the iTox Consult PA may also participate in other oncology consult services, ambulatory management of patients followed by the iTox program, and/or inpatient management of patients with immunotherapy-related toxicities. The scope of this role is expected to continue to evolve in alignment with Dana-Farber’s transition to the new Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital at Dana-Farber.
Professional collaboration between inpatient and the ambulatory setting is expected by all PAs. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physician Assistant I
The Immunotherapy Toxicity Management Program Consult PA will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities during their shift:
- Sign in and respond in timely manner to consult pager daily during consult hours.
- Complete requested consults and staff with appropriate Oncology iTox Attending, including but not limited to executing on the following:
- Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data and presents to the appropriate ambulatory consult attending.
- Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Makes recommendations to inpatient team regarding work-up of new cancer diagnosis.
- Facilitates patient and family decision making regarding complex treatment.
- Maintains communication with patients, families, and inpatient team through regular follow-up visits throughout the patient’s length of stay.
- Follows up on pathology and other testing pending at the time of patient discharge, ensuring patients receive communication of new findings after discharge.
- Orders additional testing and referrals that may be needed in between hospital discharge and establishment of care with the appropriate ambulatory provider(s).
- Provides care for iTox patients across Mt. Auburn Hospital and the Longwood Medical Area, with travel between sites expected during work hours.
In addition to consult responsibilities, the Consult PA may also participate in other oncology consult services, ambulatory and/or inpatient management of iTox patients, and related program development activities as the role evolves with Dana-Farber’s transition to the new Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital.
Physician Assistant II
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the PA I, the PA II also:
- Shows excellence in clinical work and participates in program enhancement.
- Acts as a role model to less experienced PAs.
- Displays flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the PA program and disease center as a whole.
Physician Assistant III
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the PA II, the PA III also:
- Sub-specialty PA clinical expert who provides leadership in program enhancement.
- Assists DFCI leadership in achieving PA program and disease center goals.
- Involved in institute initiatives, QI projects, and committee work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Expert knowledge of general medicine and hematology/oncology. Ability to incorporate knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients in day-to-day management of patients.
- Must be professional, quality driven, and have the ability to work well within a cohesive group of peers. Exercises highest level of professional judgment and will independent originality in solving programs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possesses maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members across the organization. Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and DF/BWH staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical education and training.
- Able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork, while demonstrating an understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to facilitate PA compliance with standards of care.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a master’s degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program. Candidates must be NCCPA certified, licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts, and maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses. Additionally, 100 hours of CME must be completed every 2 years in accordance with national and state regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PATIENT CONTACT:
Provides direct care to patients.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$126,100.00 - $204,732.50
Job Ref:
JR-7477
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
NP/PA
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: 100% onsite
Salary/Pay Rate:
$126,100.00 - $204,732.50 per year
Overview
The Immunotherapy Toxicity Management Program (iTox) Consult Physician Assistant (“iTox Consult PA”) will be part of the solid tumor consult team at Dana-Farber and will work closely with ambulatory and inpatient iTox teams. The primary responsibility of this role will be working with the iTox consult attending physicians to staff and manage inpatient iTox consults. The iTox Consult PA will serve as the key contact for iTox consult requests and will partner closely with the iTox attending and the requesting team to communicate recommendations and support care coordination. They will continue to follow consult patients through their admission until discharge, including follow-up on clinical data, coordination of care, and communication with patients and families to support continuity of care. This role requires practice across two locations, with travel between sites expected during work hours.
The iTox consult PA will be cross-trained to cover the solid tumor consult service and will work closely with other solid tumor consult PAs to support cross-coverage and shared learning. In addition to core iTox consult responsibilities, the iTox Consult PA may also participate in other oncology consult services, ambulatory management of patients followed by the iTox program, and/or inpatient management of patients with immunotherapy-related toxicities. The scope of this role is expected to continue to evolve in alignment with Dana-Farber’s transition to the new Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital at Dana-Farber.
Professional collaboration between inpatient and the ambulatory setting is expected by all PAs. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physician Assistant I
The Immunotherapy Toxicity Management Program Consult PA will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities during their shift:
- Sign in and respond in timely manner to consult pager daily during consult hours.
- Complete requested consults and staff with appropriate Oncology iTox Attending, including but not limited to executing on the following:
- Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data and presents to the appropriate ambulatory consult attending.
- Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Makes recommendations to inpatient team regarding work-up of new cancer diagnosis.
- Facilitates patient and family decision making regarding complex treatment.
- Maintains communication with patients, families, and inpatient team through regular follow-up visits throughout the patient’s length of stay.
- Follows up on pathology and other testing pending at the time of patient discharge, ensuring patients receive communication of new findings after discharge.
- Orders additional testing and referrals that may be needed in between hospital discharge and establishment of care with the appropriate ambulatory provider(s).
- Provides care for iTox patients across Mt. Auburn Hospital and the Longwood Medical Area, with travel between sites expected during work hours.
In addition to consult responsibilities, the Consult PA may also participate in other oncology consult services, ambulatory and/or inpatient management of iTox patients, and related program development activities as the role evolves with Dana-Farber’s transition to the new Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital.
Physician Assistant II
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the PA I, the PA II also:
- Shows excellence in clinical work and participates in program enhancement.
- Acts as a role model to less experienced PAs.
- Displays flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the PA program and disease center as a whole.
Physician Assistant III
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the PA II, the PA III also:
- Sub-specialty PA clinical expert who provides leadership in program enhancement.
- Assists DFCI leadership in achieving PA program and disease center goals.
- Involved in institute initiatives, QI projects, and committee work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Expert knowledge of general medicine and hematology/oncology. Ability to incorporate knowledge of general internal medicine and medical complications unique to oncology patients in day-to-day management of patients.
- Must be professional, quality driven, and have the ability to work well within a cohesive group of peers. Exercises highest level of professional judgment and will independent originality in solving programs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possesses maturity and confidence to work closely with clinicians, therapists, and team members across the organization. Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the care team and DF/BWH staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing clinical education and training.
- Able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork, while demonstrating an understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to facilitate PA compliance with standards of care.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a master’s degree and completion of an AAPA/NCCPA-accredited Physician Assistant Studies program. Candidates must be NCCPA certified, licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts, and maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses. Additionally, 100 hours of CME must be completed every 2 years in accordance with national and state regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PATIENT CONTACT:
Provides direct care to patients.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$126,100.00 - $204,732.50
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Physician Assistant
Verify your NCCPA certification supports EB-2 filing
EB-2 requires a master's degree or the equivalent. A completed PA program plus a Bachelor of Science typically satisfies this, but your employer's attorney will assess whether your credentials meet the advanced-degree standard before PERM is filed.
Target health systems with established PERM infrastructure
Large hospital networks and federally qualified health centers sponsor PAs regularly and already have immigration counsel on retainer. A system filing PERM for multiple roles each year moves faster than an employer doing it for the first time.
Search green-card-sponsoring PA jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter PA roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never navigated PERM and avoids early-stage delays caused by unprepared sponsors.
Get a prevailing wage determination before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location before PERM is certified. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search to know the wage floor in advance so your offer letter is PERM-ready from day one.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask directly whether the employer will cover PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status fees, and whether they require a stay agreement. PAs have leverage in shortage markets, and defining sponsorship terms before signing protects you if the employer changes ownership.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
Most PA candidates from oversubscribed countries file under EB-3 skilled worker. Your priority date is set when PERM is filed, not when I-140 is approved. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track when your date becomes current for adjustment of status.
Green Card Physician Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Physician Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
PA roles can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent and your credentials meet that standard. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals, making it the more common path for PAs whose programs confer a bachelor's or entry-level master's. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category fits based on the job requirements and your academic background.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Physician Assistants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with a fixed expiration. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 and no cap to worry about at the filing stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and the priority date backlog tracked by USCIS.
What is the PERM process, and what does it require from a PA employer?
PERM is the DOL's Program Electronic Review Management system. Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to show no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM application must match your actual position exactly. Any mismatch between the posted job and your day-to-day responsibilities can trigger an audit and delay your green card by a year or more.
How do I find Physician Assistant jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter PA openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many PA positions list visa sponsorship vaguely or not at all, so targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before significantly reduces the risk of investing months in a job search with an employer who ultimately declines to file. Prioritize health systems and multi-site clinical groups over solo or small group practices.
Can a PA switch employers after green card sponsorship has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new position must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Changing employers before those thresholds are met restarts the sponsorship process and can forfeit your priority date if the original I-140 is withdrawn.