Neurosurgery PA: Inpatient/OR Care, 4-Day Week

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Department at South Shore Hospital. The PA will participate in inpatient and ambulatory care, perform procedures, triage ED/inpatient consults, and may assist in the OR.

The role requires ACLS and a master’s PA degree with MA licensure. Expect a 4-day work week with day/evening/weekend rotations, and ongoing involvement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent.
• Massachusetts PA license required.
• Experience as licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, or procedural settings.
• Take complete histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; develop care plans.
• Order medications and write prescriptions; ensure thorough documentation (admission, progress, operative notes).
• May assist in operating room or procedural areas and triage ED/inpatient consultations.
• Maintain ACLS certification and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medical histories

Documentation

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

MA License

Experience as PA preferred

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Department at South Shore Hospital. The PA will participate in inpatient and ambulatory care, perform procedures, triage ED/inpatient consults, and may assist in the OR.

The role requires ACLS and a master’s PA degree with MA licensure. Expect a 4-day work week with day/evening/weekend rotations, and ongoing involvement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.