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Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Hematology and Oncology - $120 per hour in Potsdam, NY

HPA Healthcare
Potsdam, NY
$120 per hour
Estimated Pay
Start: ASAP

Description

Physician Assistant | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: HPA Healthcare
Pay: $120 per hour
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Position Overview 

HPA Healthcare is recruiting a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a six-month outpatient locum tenens assignment in New York.

This opportunity offers an excellent weekday schedule with no call responsibilities while practicing in a growing oncology program supported by experienced physicians, APPs, and nursing staff. Providers will care for adult hematology and oncology patients receiving a variety of infusion therapies in a modern outpatient cancer center utilizing Epic with AI-assisted charting.

This assignment is ideal for Physician Assistants seeking consistent weekday hours, strong compensation, minimal inpatient responsibilities, and an outstanding quality of life.

Provider Compensation: $120/hour

Provider Pay Ranking: Top 15–20% of comparable locum Hematology/Oncology PA assignments in Upstate New York (2026 market).

Assignment Highlights
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • One-hour lunch built into schedule
  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No holidays
  • Approximately 40 scheduled hours weekly
  • Six-month assignment with extension potential
  • Outpatient oncology clinic
  • Growing cancer program
  • Epic EMR with AI-assisted documentation
  • Collaborative team environment
  • 15-chair infusion center
  • Approximately 18–20 patients daily
  • Joint Commission Certified staffing partner
  • NALTO member
Clinical Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will:

  • Evaluate hematology and oncology patients
  • Conduct follow-up visits
  • Develop treatment plans with supervising physician
  • Monitor chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients
  • Manage targeted therapy and hormone therapy patients
  • Review laboratory and diagnostic studies
  • Order appropriate testing
  • Manage treatment-related side effects
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary care
  • Educate patients and families
  • Complete documentation within Epic
  • Perform occasional inpatient consultations as needed

HPA Healthcare's Benefits

General

  • 3 Words to Describe your Competitive Advantage: "Patients First Always"
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Insurance Benefits

  • Malpractice Coverage

Financial Benefits

  • Licensing Reimbursement

Housing/Travel Benefits

  • Housing Provided or Stipend
  • Rental Car or Stipend