Cardiac Surgery PA - ICU/Stepdown, 24/7 Service

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 174,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery service. This per diem role supports the 24/7 PA-run service in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The position offers a per diem schedule with shift length of 13 hours.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, plan development, diagnostic testing, and documentation. Requires PA licensure in MA and prior ICU/cardiac surgery experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant required.
• MA PA license required.
• Experience as a licensed PA in cardiac surgery or related field.
• Strong ability to take histories and interpret findings.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies.
• Documents thoroughly including admission, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

History taking

Emergency response

Clinical communication

Patient relations

Assessment and planning

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

MA PA License

Job description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery service. This per diem role supports the 24/7 PA-run service in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The position offers a per diem schedule with shift length of 13 hours.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, plan development, diagnostic testing, and documentation. Requires PA licensure in MA and prior ICU/cardiac surgery experience.