Location:
Boston, MA
Boston is a world-class city renowned for its rich history, top-tier academic institutions, and thriving healthcare ecosystem, making it an exceptional destination for medical professionals. The city offers a vibrant cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and outstanding professional development opportunities within one of the nation's leading healthcare markets.
Facility:
This facility is a nationally recognized center of excellence for orthopedic surgery, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care to patients with complex medical needs. The hospital maintains 24-hour staffing with hospitalist physician coverage, fostering a collaborative and well-supported clinical environment for advanced practice providers.
Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant
Job Details:
- Per diem position with varying shifts available; must be available a minimum of 16 hours per month with the option to work up to 1 shift per week
- Position is open to both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates
- Provide consultative medical support to orthopedic and other surgical patients throughout the hospital
- Perform initial consultations on high-risk post-operative patients in orthopedic and spine services
- Conduct daily rounding and full assessment of medical conditions for post-operative patients
- Review accuracy of medications and manage perioperative medical conditions
- Coordinate patient discharge with case manager and attending physician
- Communicate with patients' primary care physicians regarding medication changes and follow-up of post-operative complications
- Perform Histories and Physicals as needed
- Initiate appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and write prescriptions within scope of license
- Maintain current and accurate medical record documentation including discharge summaries
- Work closely with orthopedic and surgical teams to coordinate patient care
- Respond to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas including nursing units, Ambulatory Care, PACU, and Bond Center
- Evaluate effectiveness of pain management plans on a daily basis in collaboration with the pain management team
- Participate in orthopedic department improvement initiatives, education, and research programs
- Assist with the development and expansion of protocols, clinical pathways, and physician orders
- Work closely with Case Manager to identify individual patient variances from established protocols
- Participate in training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for development of educational materials
- Must hold current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certification by NCCPA or certification to practice as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner required
- Minimum of 2-4 years of acute care inpatient experience required, with strong background in management of complex medical patients
- Current DEA license required
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification required
- Master's Degree required; graduate of an accredited PA or Nurse Practitioner program required
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.