Experienced Physician Assistant (Per Diem, Plastic Surgery)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Experienced Physician Assistant in the Hand Plastic Surgery department. Per diem schedule with responsibilities including history taking, exams, ordered tests, and assisting in procedures.

Must be MA-licensed PA with AMA-approved program and NCCPA certification; prescribing duties require MA DEA registration. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with surgeons,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program approved by the AMA.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
• NCCPA certification may be required for certain departments.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and DEA registration if prescribing medications.
• Prior experience in similar clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging studies.
• Formulate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and/or dispense medications.
• Assist in surgery or invasive procedures.
• Counsel patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and community health workers.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

English communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

AMA-approved PA 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

Per Diem

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