Oncology Center Physician Assistant

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC), a service of Dignity Health, is seeking a Advanced Practice Provider to join Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria, CA. Mission Hope Cancer Center offers patients and their families access to all aspects of comprehensive, quality cancer care in one convenient location including medical and radiation oncology, selective oncologic subspecialists and surgeons, infusion center, imaging services, breast center, integrative health programs, clinical research, spiritual and social programs, cancer survivorship program, cancer rehabilitation program, cancer risk program, cancer data services, laboratory; along with essential cancer support services; nurse navigation, social work, dietitian, educational resource library and personal appearance center – all located within an inviting and healing environment.

In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers health care philosophy the Physician's Assistant is credentialed with advanced training in areas of primary health care for adult and pediatric patients including but not limited to taking health history, performing physical examinations and psycho-social assessments, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. This position provides wellness care and urgent care in collaboration with physician members of the health care team.

Job Details/Benefits:

• • Full-Time employment, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, outpatient setting
  • Competitive salary + productivity bonus
  • Annual CME allowance 
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Assist Colorectal Surgeon, Breast Surgeon, GYN Oncologist in follow-up patient care
  • Perform health assessments and physical examinations
  • Provide ongoing patient and family education
  • Opportunity for Career Growth

About the Community: 

• The Central Coast of California has been ranked as one of the 25 Happiest Cities in America on multiple platforms including National Geographic Explorer and Forbes
• Santa Maria is located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along the coastline with a mediterranean climate throughout the year
• Very little to no traffic, accessible beaches and beautiful hiking trails
• Schools ranked in the top 10th percentile for state API test scoring
• Major 4-year university and 2-year colleges in area
• Outdoor activities from biking, hiking, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking
• Over 250 wineries
• Excellent shopping and dining options available throughout region

• Board-Certified NP / PA 
• Degree: MSN / PA 
• California license and DEA required
• Ideal candidate to have surgical experience in addition to oncology experience

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.