OneOncology·Torrance, California
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical management and primary to tertiary care for cancer patients within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing follow-up care and pharmacological treatments.
The mission of The Los Angeles Cancer Network is to provide unparalleled care to each patient that comes through our doors.
We offer individualized treatment using the most recent and relevant proven advances in cancer care, curated with deliberation and compassion.
LACN is committed to educating and supporting our patients and their families through every step of the way.
We deliver a unique approach for every patient to ensure they receive treatment best suited to their condition, age, and other important factors.
We do this by participating in important clinical research, encouraging screenings for early detection, and providing innovative treatment.
We are proud to be at the forefront of cancer research through our partnership with OneOncology.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
We are seeking a Physician Assistant for our Torrance office at Los Angeles Cancer Network. The Physician Assistant functions as part of a care team that, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care. The Physician Assistant provides independent and collaborative medical management to a defined patient population, according to standardized procedures, and collaborates with Senior Director of APP Operations
Provide primary, secondary, and in some cases, tertiary care within the scope of practice, licensure, and organizational policies.
Services provided include, but are not limited to, taking histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies, and furnishing drugs and devices in a cost-efficient manner for specific conditions.
Perform history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, concise, relevant, and appropriate.
Document the consultation and the new patient note.
Perform routine procedures pertinent to the practice and as granted through the privilege process.
During simple follow-up cases, you may independently manage patients in follow-up, including ordering follow-up imaging, providing medical care, and support to the patient,t including ordering pharmacological agents.
Interprets imaging and communicates with the attending physician regarding interval patient change.
Prescribe and counsel patients on narcotic use safety.
Demonstrate pharmacologic knowledge, including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse effects of pharmacologic agents.
Review treatment and therapy plans with patients and appropriate family members.
Practice clinical care informed by evidence-based literature.
Instruct and counsel patients in matters related to health care management, including diet, medication and physical and mental health needs and refers to the appropriate specialists when appropriate.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a master's degree and hold a current California PA license. Required certifications include American Heart Association BLS and ACLS.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for physician assistants in multi-specialty physician practice settings, where teams often need clinicians who can adapt across patient types and workflows. Competition is strongest for candidates who can demonstrate broad clinical flexibility, strong collaboration, and readiness to work in a fast-paced practice environment. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the practice’s specialty mix and daily responsibilities before applying.
