Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Neurology - Northampton

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group; Northampton, Bristol; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in various settings. This role involves assessing patient needs, performing diagnostic evaluations, and developing comprehensive care plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and have a strong background in patient care, particularly in neurology. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse skills and perspectives, and make a meaningful impact on patient health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Orders and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care based on diagnostic findings.

Skills

Medical History Taking

Emergency Response

Quality Control Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

• Prior neurology experience strongly preferred

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.