Family Practice Physician Assistant: Comprehensive Care Leader

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; West Tisbury (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Family Practice and cover when providers are out of the office. You will diagnose, treat, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses, perform exams, order tests, and educate patients in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires MA PA certification, MA license, ACLS, and MA Controlled Substances Registration, with strong EMR and communication skills in a 40-hour onsite schedule.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification and MA license are required.
• ACLS certification and MA controlled substances registration are required.
• Experience with EMR and MS Word is expected.
• Ability to document in EHR accurately and completely.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical.
• Order and interpret age-specific diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Educate patients on acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage chronic medical conditions and reconcile medications.
• Facilitate referrals to specialists and ensure follow-up.
• Provide thorough exams and health status evaluations.
• Coordinate chronic care management and preventive screenings.
• Counsel on healthy lifestyle habits.

Skills

MS Word

EMR experience

EHR documentation

Clinical reminders usage

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable to healthcare

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Massachusetts license

ACLS Certificate

MCSR (MA Controlled Substances Registration)

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Family Practice and cover when providers are out of the office. You will diagnose, treat, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses, perform exams, order tests, and educate patients in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires MA PA certification, MA license, ACLS, and MA Controlled Substances Registration, with strong EMR and communication skills in a 40-hour onsite schedule.