Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GI- MGH

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including assessments, diagnostic interventions, and ongoing management of treatment plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and demonstrate strong skills in patient communication and emergency response. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring high-quality care and support for diverse patient populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and develops care plans.
• Documents patient progress and performs bedside procedures.

Skills

Medical History Assessment

Emergency Response

Patient Communication

Quality Control Standards

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GI- MGH

Job Summary

The 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 evaluations. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

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.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Work Location

273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.