| Location | Santa Monica, CA |
| Salary | $83.46–$112.31 Per Hour |
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Physician Assistant - Oncology, Santa Monica
General Information
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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Posted Date 10/23/2026
Salary Range: $83.46 - 112.31 Hourly
Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career
Duration Indefinite
Job # 33484
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The Physician Assistant (PA) functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate "Delegation of Services Agreement" (DSA). Under Title 16, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations. Section 1399.540 states "A physician assistant may only provide those medical services which he or she is competent to perform and which are consistent with the physician assistant's education, training and experience and which are delegated in writing by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that physician assistant." By using the DSA the PA is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition, and determine if they are abnormal findings (Physician Assistant Business and Professions Code section 3502 and 3502.1 and Section 1399.545 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations). Provide and coordinate the care of oncology patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. Participate in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provide education and support as well as make appropriate referrals. Document services rendered.
Salary range : $83.46- $112.31/hourly
Job Qualifications
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CA PA License-required
Graduated from an accredited PA program-required
National PA Board Certification-required
BLS Certification from AHA or ARC-required
NPI #, DEA-required
Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required-required
1-3 years of experience as a physician assistant in outpatient and/or inpatient clinical setting-preferred
Previous experience with medication management -preferred
Skill and communication theory and its applications in a healthcare facility. Skill in written and oral communication utilizing standard English grammar and vocabulary, as well as medical English
Skill in interviewing patients of different ages and cultures in order to obtain and provide information-required
Knowledge and skill to perform physician patient assessment through a standard physical examination-required
Detailed knowledge of laboratory test values such as CBC, urine analysis and drug levels-required
Working knowledge of patient teaching-required
Knowledge of problem solving techniques-required
Knowledge and skill in using personal computer for patient are and information management-required
Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required
Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required
Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required
Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required
Knowledge of policies and procedures and standards of care of UCLA Healthcare-preferred
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required
Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions-required
Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
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