Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Annual Base Salary: DOE, $120,000-$180,000 along with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Our Mission
Formerly known as the Ellison Institute of Technology Los Angeles, the Ellison Medical Institute strives to spark innovation, leverage technology, and drive interdisciplinary, patient-centered research to continually enhance health, reimagine and redefine cancer care, and transform lives.

Established in 2016 as a medical research and development center, the Institute features innovation labs for artificial intelligence and molecular analytics and was among the first organizations to vertically integrate the interdisciplinary study and treatment of disease. We offer multifaceted programs, including a preventative medicine and cancer clinic, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational programs.

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Job Summary
The Ellison Medical Institute is seeking a passionate and talented oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. As part of the Ellison Medical Institute, the PA/NP plays a key role in delivering diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and survivorship care for breast cancer patients under the direction and supervision of a physician. The provider supports the multidisciplinary oncology team in ensuring timely, high-quality, and compassionate care throughout the breast cancer journey, including diagnosis, active treatment, and follow-up. Responsibilities include conduct of comprehensive assessments, management of acute and chronic oncology-related conditions, monitoring response and side effects, coordinating imaging, procedures, and specialty referrals, and ensuring patients remain on track with their care plans. The role is integral to maintaining continuity of care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting both clinical care and clinical research efforts.

Why You Should Join Us:

Make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives: As an APP at EMI, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care that directly supports patients throughout their diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship journey.
Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team: Work alongside physicians, PAs, nurses, researchers, pharmacists, lab technicians, and support staff who are deeply committed to advancing care and making a difference in patients’ lives.
Be part of an innovative environment: Contribute to a dynamic clinic and research team where clinical care and clinical research come together to improve outcomes in oncology.
Practice with purpose and teamwork: Join a culture that values excellence, empaty, and collaboration in delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.

Job Accountabilities:

Conducts comprehensive visits with patient and obtains medical histories
Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in patients’ conditions
Performs appropriate physical examinations
Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses under the supervision of a physician.
Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services
Oversees chemotherapy/infusion patients and monitors for reactions
Manage side effects of therapy
Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies
Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for diagnostics studies
Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other routine diagnostic testing
Writes appropriate medication prescriptions
Document clinical encounters and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, and expectations
Participate in survivorship planning and end-of-life care discussions
Maintains compliance with established department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Required Education: Graduate degree from an accredited PA or NP program. Master’s degree and focus in oncology required.
Required Experience: At least 3–5 years of direct patient care experience. Oncology field required.
Required Skills: Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills; ability to triage multiple tasks efficiently; skilled at navigating complex situations with clear communication and strong follow-up; effectively deliver high-touch patient care; proficiency in Epic preferred.

For the safety and health of employees, guests, and patients, the Ellison Medical Institute may mandate vaccination requirements for employment. The Ellison Medical Institute's policies are always subject to review and change to ensure they are appropriate under the circumstances.

The Ellison Medical Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks toward innovation. The Ellison Medical Institute values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.

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