Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. The position offers an hourly pay rate with differential for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Per diem providers must commit to a minimum of two shifts per month and have the required PA license and master’s degree. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing a range of procedures, rounds,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant (State License) required.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to diverse patient populations in inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care and coordinates follow-up based on test results.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies and regulations.
• Documents admissions, progress notes, procedures, and discharge summaries.

Education

Master’s Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

The departmental pay rate for this position is $86.00 per hour, plus applicable evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday differentials. Per diem providers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Schedules are finalized several months in advance, providing flexibility to select from a variety of shifts, including weekend days, evenings, nights, and holidays. Depending on departmental needs and provider availability, shifts range from 6 to 12 hours in duration. This position is based on the NWH Main Campus, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

• Evaluating patients and presenting findings to attending surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: wound care; tube and drain insertion management, and removal; suturing and suture removal; splint, brace, and cast application and removal; medication administration, including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections; central venous line removal; electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Conducting daily patient rounds
• Participating in discharge planning and care coordination
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Assisting with the orientation of medical students, physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies
• Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Pay Range

$65.25 - $83.59/Hourly

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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