PA/NP Thoracic surgery

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant in Thoracic Surgery under the medical direction of the MD Chair and APC leadership to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with thoracic conditions across the continuum of care. The PA will participate as a physician extender in collaboration with Attending Thoracic Surgeons.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA program and MA PA licensure, with two or more years of practice preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• PA license required in Massachusetts.
• Two or more years of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take clinic phone calls from patients and address issues with input from attending physicians and document in the medical record.
• Perform physical examinations, prescribe medications, and perform procedures including dressing changes, wound care, venipuncture, arterial blood gases, thoracentesis, jejunostomy tube changes, chest tube removal/insertion, and suture placement/removal.
• Oversee and participate in preparing patients scheduled for surgery, including ordering and obtaining radiology and laboratory studies, reviewing results, and completing preoperative evaluation.
• First or second assist in surgeries and write postoperative orders.
• Discharge orders and planning, dictation of discharge summaries, prescription writing, and VNA care plans.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

PA license required

Job description

Requisition Number

R-24149

Facility

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SSH APC PB BWH

Status

Full time

Budgeted Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Under the medical direction of the MD Chair of thoracic Surgery as well as the Executive Director of APCs, the PA will evaluate, treat and manage patients with surgical/thoracic conditions. The nature and scope of practice of the Physician Assistant in Thoracic Surgery is to assess, diagnose and treat health problems of patients across the continuum of care, in collaboration with the Attending Thoracic Surgeons. Physician Assistants in the Division of Thoracic Surgery will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the role of physician extenders.

Compensation Pay Range

$132,620.80 - $254,498.24

Job Description BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The nature and scope of practice of the Physician Assistant in Thoracic Surgery is to assess, diagnose, and treat health problems across the continuum of care in collaboration with the Attending Thoracic Surgeons. Physician Assistants in the Division of Thoracic Surgery will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the role of physician extenders.

CONTACTS AND COMPETENCIES

Please select the Contacts and Competency category that best describes this position: Category C. Competency in this position is dependent upon the patient population, as the role provides patient care and services. This position requires knowledge of disease processes and diagnosis. Examples include nurses, clinical managers, pharmacists, imaging positions, CNSs and ACCs, clinical dietitians, and respiratory therapists.

CONTACTS Patient Contact: Yes Age of Patients: Adolescents 13–18 years; Adults 19–70 years; Geriatrics 70+ years

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education – Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Minimum Work Experience: Prefer two or more years of practice. Required Licenses / Registrations: PA – Physician Assistant. This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office. Required Additional Knowledge and Abilities: PA license required. Licenses, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. CLINIC
   • a. Obtain comprehensive histories from patients and present all new patients to the appropriate attending physician.
   • b. Oversee and participate in preparing patients scheduled for surgery, including ordering and obtaining radiology and laboratory studies, reviewing results, discussing concerns with attending physicians, and completing all aspects of preoperative evaluation not otherwise specified.
   • c. Take clinic phone calls from patients, VNAs, etc., and address issues with input from attending physicians as needed. All phone calls will be documented in the medical record.
   • d. Perform physical examinations, prescribe medications, and perform procedures including dressing changes, wound care, venipuncture, arterial blood gases, thoracentesis, jejunostomy tube changes, chest tube removal/insertion, and suture placement/removal.
   • e. Clinics are held at South Shore Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Surgical Associates, 90 Libbey Parkway, Weymouth, MA.
2. FLOOR
   • a. Participation in rounding.
   • b. Implementation of Thoracic Surgery care plans, including writing orders, transfer orders, wound care, dressing changes, chest tube removal/insertion, venipuncture/arterial blood gases, pleural sclerosis solutions, bronchoscopy, chest tube/Blake tube conversions, central and arterial line insertion/removal, jejunostomy tube care, and suture/staple insertion/removal.
   • c. Discharge orders and planning, dictation of discharge summaries, prescription writing, and VNA care plans.
   • d. Obtain, review, and interpret radiology and laboratory studies and implement care plans based on results and attending physician instructions.
   • e. Daily documentation of physical exam findings and care plans in the hospital chart. All events and communications with attending physicians will be documented.
   • f. Review charts daily for consultation notes, event notes, and multidisciplinary care plans.
3. OPERATING ROOM
   • a. First or second assist in surgeries.
   • b. Write postoperative orders.
4. Situations Requiring Referral or Consultation
   • Referrals or consultations may be obtained when deemed necessary by the attending physician for any medical or surgical problem outside the supervising physician’s scope of practice.
5. Delegation of Supervising Physician Responsibilities
   • Direct supervision is the responsibility of the supervising physician or designee (another MD). Duties delegated must fall within the supervising physician’s scope of practice.
6. Provisions for Managing Emergencies
   • Physician assistants will follow all state and national mandates and guidelines for emergency management.
7. Scope of Prescriptive Practice
   • a. Prescriptive practice will conform to Massachusetts State Controlled Substance Act and all applicable regulations.
   • b. The PA may prescribe Class II–Class V medications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

1. Technology and Learning
   • a. Participates in continued learning and demonstrates willingness to learn and utilize new technology and procedures.
   • b. Embraces technological advances that support effective communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Activity: Frequent standing/walking; no driving. Motion: Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, bending. Motor Skills: Use of hands and feet required. Weight/Force: Light lifting (<25 lbs). Body Fluid Exposure: Yes.

Location

LOC0001 – 55 Fogg Road

4 10 hour days

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)