Chief Physician Assistant

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 212,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA, seeks a Chief Physician Assistant to work under the Medical Director, supporting supervising physicians across inpatient and outpatient duties, including emergencies, with focus on safe, high-quality patient care.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing and MA license as NP/PA, national certification, BLS, and strong communication and confidentiality skills; prior OR or weight-loss program experience is strongly preferred; day shift, full-time schedule from 7a to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and accredited PA/NP program completed.
• Massachusetts license as NP or PA required.
• National certification as NP or PA required.
• BLS healthcare provider certification.
• Experience in surgical weight loss or operating room preferred.
• Excellent customer service and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient duties and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and surgical teams as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Computer literacy

Confidential information

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Massachusetts NP/PA license

National certification NP/PA

Job description

Chief Physician Assistant

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $38.00 - $74.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 7a-5:30p

About this role

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, and in direct collaboration with the Medical Director, and any supervising physicians, performs duties to assist the supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks, is responsible in managing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient duties performed by the physician assistants, as well as emergency situations, while adhering to standard practices and established procedures. This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters' Degree in Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program required.
• Previous experience in a surgical weight loss program or operating room environment strongly preferred.
• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Massachusetts required.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant required (this is required for Massachusetts licensure). (ARNP) or (PA-C)
• BLS healthcare provider required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.