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  • Inpatient Physician Assistant

    450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA

    The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic (including BMT) and solid tumor oncology patients, as well as patients receiving elective chemotherapy. Inpatient PAs will be expected to collaborate and cross- train with all of the inpatient teams. The PA …

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  • Inpatient Physician Assistant (Weekend Only)

    450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA

    The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting the Program Attending physicians in the medical management of hematologic (including BMT) and solid tumor oncology patients, as well as patients receiving elective chemotherapy. Inpatient PAs will be expected to collaborate and cross- train with all of the inpatient teams. The PA …

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  • NP/PA

    20 O'Neil Blvd, Attleboro, MA

    This APP position is for our new Attleboro Regional Campus In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment and/or conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional …

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  • Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Float Pool ( 20 hrs/week)

    450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA

    In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment and/or conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. The NP/PA has prescriptive authority which includes schedule II …

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Why join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

PAs are essential members of interdisciplinary teams and practice at the top of their license. More than 200 PAs work across inpatient and ambulatory settings, practicing in:

  • Solid and hematologic malignancies
  • Stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy
  • Acute Care Clinic
  • Palliative care
  • Survivorship, integrative therapies, genetics
  • Surgical oncology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Clinical trials and early drug development

The PA Program is well supported by a strong team of PAs, physicians, and administrative leaders who are committed to the ongoing development of the program and its initiatives:

  • Providing consistent and exceptional clinical care
  • Progressing PA scope of practice and PA autonomy
  • Providing PAs with professional growth and leadership opportunities
  • PA Student elective rotation program

Inpatient PA Program

  • Caring for 200–240+ oncology inpatients daily
  • Teams: 4 Hematologic Malignancy teams; 8+ Solid Tumor teams, including dedicated palliative care
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a–7p), full and part time options, modest weekend/holiday requirement
  • Training: 3–4 months with 30-day evaluations, simulation, and structured education
  • Dynamic role spanning oncology, internal medicine, acute, and palliative care

Ambulatory PA Program

  • Work in diverse settings: solid/hematologic oncology, survivorship, genetics, acute care, and more
  • Schedule: Typically four 10-hour days/week
  • Training: Minimum 90 days with shadowing, structured ramp-up, and virtual modules

Professional Development

Dana-Farber offers a robust PA career ladder and professional growth through:

  • Roles in education, research, quality/safety, onboarding, and student precepting
  • CME benefits and reimbursement
  • Regular education: Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, medical simulation in our state-of-the-art training center, PA-led conferences
  • Leadership opportunities include Chief and Associate Chief PAs as well as Project Leads across the Institute

Postgraduate PA Oncology Fellowship

The first of its kind in New England, Dana-Farber’s 13 month Oncology Fellowship offers:

  • Rotations across inpatient and ambulatory disease centers
  • Mentorship from DFCI and Harvard faculty
  • Full salary, benefits, and CME support
  • Eligibility: PA-S in clinical year or NCCPA-certified PA. Please visit fellowship website for details
  • Currently matriculating two fellows every year, goal to expand to 3-4 fellows annually