EMERGENCY MEDICINE Physician Assistant

SEMPA; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth's Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a high-energy, experienced Physician Assistant to join our ED team at Plymouth, MA. The PA will provide direct patient care for diagnoses and therapeutic management under the supervision of a licensed physician.

We see about 46,000 annual ED visits and require MA licensure, BLS/ACLS, prescriptive authority and ED/urgent care experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Massachusetts state licensure and MA Board authorization to practice required.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Support ED workflows, triage, and family communication.
• Manage Fast Track and Behavioral Health Unit patients.

Skills

ED experience

Prescriptive authority

Adult/Pediatric care

BLS/ACLS certified

PALS preferred

Team-based care

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Massachusetts state licensure

MA Board authorization to practice licensure

DEA registration / prescriptive authority

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth, a part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system, is seeking a high energy, experienced Physician Assistant to join our staff of dynamic, highly regarded ED practitioners employed by Longwood Specialty Physicians at its site in Plymouth, MA.

Provide direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management for patients in the Emergency Department working under the supervision of a licensed physician.

• 46,000 annual ED visits
• Patient management / physician support in main ED
• Manage Fast Track and BHU patients

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant
• Massachusetts state licensure
• MA Board authorization to practice licensure
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred but not required
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
• Experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Center
• Competency in provision of care to patients of all ages

BID - Plymouth is a 170-bed acute care community hospital located one hour south of Boston, MA and 45 minutes east of Providence, RI. Serving more than 250,000 residents in Plymouth and Barnstable counties, BID-Plymouth is the region's leading provider of high-quality healthcare. With its multiple specialty centers, community involvement and full-service ED, BID - Plymouth offers a truly integrated health system to its patients.

• 45-bed ED with dedicated Fast Track and separate Behavioral Health unit
• ED expansion to 68 beds underway
• Primary Stroke Center; On-site acute PCI
• Excellent sub-specialty back-up

Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP) is a network of practitioners committed to providing community care close to home and delivering world-class medical expertise in the communities it serves. Longwood Specialty Physicians is a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a renowned organizations that offer access to innovative research, advanced education, and a network of 680+ providers. Together, they support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance between work and home for their teams. LSP compassionately serves patients in the community setting to create a healthy future for them and their families.

BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $150,000

More About Plymouth, MA

Plymouth, "America's Hometown", is a coastal community rich in history with beautiful wide-open spaces and all the amenities of a growing suburban community. Just 20 minutes from the Cape Cod Canal, Plymouth is a gateway to beautiful Cape Cod and the Islands, while downtown Boston is an easy 40-mile drive or commuter rail ride. To learn more about Plymouth, MA visit http://www.plymouth-ma.gov/discover-plymouth.