Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

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

At the Newton Wellesley Emergency Department, we care for approximately 75,000 patients every year. Our facility includes 35,000 square feet of space with both adult and pediatric trauma rooms. The emergency room treatment area is divided into an adult 44 bed general emergency area open 24 hours per day. A separate 8-bed pediatric emergency area is open up to 21hrs per day 8am-5am. This area is staffed with specialty trained pediatric emergency physicians and child life specialists. Our Physician Assistants work under the supervision and direction of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to ensure high quality, safe and timely care for patients with various chief complaints. The PA team manages high acuity patients and procedures. They have the opportunity to teach PA students and benefit from our own educational program to develop as a clinician. The PA may assume care for patients of all ages and will support all areas of the department. The PA will also perform medical screening exams and respond to any acute developments during the patients stay. Location & Shift Information Our Emergency Department is located on the Newton Wellesley Hospital main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02462. We are looking for a Nocturnist PA to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are included.

Essential Functions

• Provides 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.

Physician Assistant IIIs will also perform additional duties, including but not limited to: precepts a medium sized group of student learners; acts as a clinical resource in their division; creates and implements new clinical programs in division, prepares QI analyses and presents findings to department/organizational committee, and/or completes research outside of clinical role; presents at least 2 times/year at department meetings/specialty conferences/grand rounds/M&M.

Qualifications

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

- Prior PA experience in an ED setting required