Experienced Physician Assistant (Per Diem, Plastic Surgery)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA seeks an Experienced Physician Assistant in Hand Plastic Surgery. Under physician supervision, you will take histories, perform exams, order labs/imaging, and help develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities include assisting in surgery, prescribing meds where allowed, counseling patients and families, and adhering to hospital policies. Part-time schedule; MA licensure required; NCCPA certification may be required for some departments.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure.
• NCCPA certification may be required for certain departments.
• Massachusetts DEA registration if prescribing meds.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under physician supervision, including history, exam, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
• Order and interpret tests and imaging; participate in surgeries/procedures.
• Counsel patients and families; ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent clinical judgment

Self-directed

English proficiency

Problem solving / conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician's Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, including: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patient's medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Physician Assistant's training, knowledge, skill, and experience.

Position

Experienced Physician Assistant

Department

Hand Plastic Surgery

Schedule

Part Time

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.


• Must also be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Program approved by the American Medical Association.

Certifications, Licensures, & Registrations

• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.


• A certificate issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), may be required for certain departments.


• If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Experience

• Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expert clinical judgment to function in an independent role.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community health workers.


• Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position.


• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal and written information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.


• Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.


• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Compensation Range

$53.85- $78.13

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Note

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans