NP or PA - Inpatient Electrophysiology - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to provide care across ambulatory, inpatient and procedural settings. The PA will assess patients, develop plans of care, and document thoroughly during admissions, procedures and discharges.

The role includes pre/post-operative management for electrophysiology patients, medication reconciliation, discharge planning, and potential consult coverage. Credentialing for cardioversion is part of the scope.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant state license required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 inpatient Electrophysiology APP will be responsible for managing the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing routine EP procedures.
• They will write the H&P, complete the medication reconciliation and then the discharge coordination from the PACU space.
• They may also rotate onto covering the inpatient consult pager and work alongside the consult Attending to provide EP urgent and non-urgent consult coverage throughout the hospital.
• They will also become credentialed and trained in performing cardioversion procedures.

Skills

Medical history taking

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

SummaryThe Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

• 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.
• The inpatient Electrophysiology APP will be responsible for managing the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing routine EP procedures.
• They will write the H&P, complete the medication reconciliation and then the discharge coordination from the PACU space.
• They may also rotate onto covering the inpatient consult pager and work alongside the consult Attending to provide EP urgent and non-urgent consult coverage throughout the hospital.
• They will also become credentialed and trained in performing cardioversion procedures.

Qualifications & Licenses

• 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
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 90 Blossom StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $135,720.00 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade 7

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