APP (Physician or Nurse Practitioner) - Ortho Shoulder - MGH

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Assistant in Boston to provide direct patient care and perform assessments in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and have at least two years of relevant experience. This position involves various medical responsibilities including patient evaluation, documentation, and the management of care plans, while adhering to high-quality medical standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a PA required.
• Physician Assistant [State License] is required.

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

Skilled in taking medical histories

Maintaining quality control standards

Calm and effective in emergency situations

Interpret guidelines and procedures

Clear communication

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.
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
2 years of experience as a PA required required
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.

The General Hospital Corporation 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.