Advanced Heart Failure NP/PA

TuftsMedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TuftsMedicine in Boston is seeking a Physician Assistant - Advanced Heart Failure to support the physician staff in delivering medical services to patients. You will perform complete initial evaluations, review records, and coordinate treatment plans under supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, accurate documentation, patient education, and a range of procedures to promote high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.
• PA licensure within the first three months after application.
• PA certification.
• BLS certification.
• State and federal controlled substances registration (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad spectrum of patients and perform clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assess health status through histories, exams, labs and imaging; diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases.
• Assess psychosocial needs and learning barriers during admission.
• Examine patients and consult with physicians on evaluation.
• Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to age and needs.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Set priorities and modify care; consult MD as needed; triage referrals.
• Order labs and radiology tests based on assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrate appropriate prescribing habits.
• Promote prevention through patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

History taking

Medical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistant program

Physician's Assistant Licensure

Physician's Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Profile Summary

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. These roles focus on providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness. APCs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. In addition, this role focuses on care under the supervision of licensed physicians including conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, injuries, and illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians, prescribing medications and performing procedures, educating patients and families on treatment options, health maintenance, and preventive care and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

Job Overview

This Physician Assistant - Advanced Heart Failure position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient. Assumes responsibility to coordinate treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The position understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree.
• 2. Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.
• 3. Physician's Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
• 4. Physician's Assistant Certification.
• 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. State and federal controlled substances registration.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. 1. Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2. 2. In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies. Diagnose health and developmental problems and care for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
3. 3. Assess patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
4. 4. Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem. Consult with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
5. 5. Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care, knowledge of disease entities, and human growth and development and emotional, social and spiritual needs and following hospital standards.
6. 6. Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
7. 7. Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations. Demonstrates judgment in consulting MD regarding all patient encounters. May triage and refer to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms.
8. 8. Orders appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs.
9. 9. Maintains required records, reports and statistics. Maintains accurate patient records, charts and documentation for administrative purposes.
10. 10. Demonstrates appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, and refill).
11. 11. Encourages preventative medicine through patient education and counseling. Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral