Neurosurgery PA: Per Diem, OR & Inpatient

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team at Mass General Brigham. The PA provides assessment, management, and procedures for inpatients and outpatients, including rounds, consultations, and perioperative care.

The role requires a Master's degree, state PA license, ACLS, and ability to work variable hours; strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care within the department of Neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Physician Assistant [State License] required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
• The Neurosurgery PA will participate in patient care as an outpatient or inpatient member of the Neurosurgery team for the Department of Neurosurgery.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Clear communication

Team coordination

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team at Mass General Brigham. The PA provides assessment, management, and procedures for inpatients and outpatients, including rounds, consultations, and perioperative care.

The role requires a Master's degree, state PA license, ACLS, and ability to work variable hours; strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care within the department of Neurosurgery.