Physician Associate — Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• You will take on defined tasks in the outpatient care of radio-oncology patients – under delegation and medical supervision.
• You will conduct structured assessments and follow-up checks (e.g., during ongoing radiotherapy), identify side effects early, and support symptom and side effect management according to standards.
• You will coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic measures (e.g., labs, imaging, consultations, supportive services) and ensure smooth process and interface coordination.
• You will handle documentation and coordination tasks on behalf of and in consultation with the treating physicians.
• You will work closely with nursing staff, RFPs, medical physics/dosimetry, and other interprofessional services.
• You will actively contribute to the development of the Physician Associate role profile in outpatient radio-oncology and participate in the creation of treatment pathways and standards.

Profile

• You have training as a Certified Nurse HF/FH (or equivalent clinical basic training) and several years of professional experience – ideally in a somatic acute hospital and/or oncology setting.
• Ideally, you hold a BSc in Nursing and/or further training as a Physician Associate CAS 1. Alternatively, you have relevant further training (e.g., oncology, anesthesia/intensive care) and are eager to develop specifically towards the Physician Associate role.
• You have a strong medical understanding, work in a structured manner, and enjoy taking responsibility.
• You communicate clearly and empathetically, coordinate reliably, and enjoy working in a team.
• You are enthusiastic about shaping new paths and further developing the Physician Associate role in radio-oncology.

We Offer

• Flexible, sliding working hours, home office options, generous maternity leave, and employment levels adapted to various life situations – all possible at KSW, provided operational needs allow.
• Each year, KSW offers 40 interdisciplinary and 50 specialized training courses. We also support external training courses in terms of time and/or finances.
• In extraordinary situations, such as prolonged illness, significant personal stress, or challenging experiences in private or professional life, various counseling services are available.
• Appreciative and friendly collaboration within teams and across departments characterizes the working environment at KSW. As a sign of strong team spirit, "you" has been introduced as the standard form of address at KSW. Additionally, KSW financially supports annual team events and organizes a large staff celebration for the entire hospital every four years.
• KSW employees benefit from excellent social benefits. The pension solution with BVK is well above the legal minimum. Employees are also well protected in case of illness or accident.
• With discounts on fitness memberships, internal training opportunities and course offerings, discounts at pharmacies, and with leading health insurers, you can benefit from a comprehensive range of health-related offers.
• Our daycare center La Luna, with generous opening hours, is located directly next to KSW. Additionally, you can take advantage of income-dependent financial support from KSW for daycare costs.
• In collaboration with cultural partners in and around Winterthur, we regularly offer discounts for concerts and theater performances. Borrowing media from the in-house library is also free for employees.

Contact

• Professional field: Nursing professions
• Area: Clinic for Radio-Oncology
• Workload: 80-100%