Nocturnist ER PA — Lead High-Acuity Care & Teaching

SEMPA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Wellesley Hospital's Emergency Department is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our 24/7 ED team, delivering high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients in a busy setting.

The role covers direct patient care, teaching PA students, histories and exams, ordering tests, developing treatment plans and prescriptions, and documenting thoroughly. Licensure as a PA and ED experience are preferred; 40 hours/week; weekends and holidays included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Licensed in the state; PA license required.
• ED experience preferred but not mandatory for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, or procedural settings.
• 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.
• Precepts PA students; supports clinical programs; participates in QA analyses and presentations.

Skills

Direct patient care

History taking and physical exams

Laboratory and diagnostic tests

Clinical teaching

Medical documentation

Bedside procedures

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Newton Wellesley Hospital's Emergency Department is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our 24/7 ED team, delivering high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients in a busy setting.

The role covers direct patient care, teaching PA students, histories and exams, ordering tests, developing treatment plans and prescriptions, and documenting thoroughly. Licensure as a PA and ED experience are preferred; 40 hours/week; weekends and holidays included.