PA- Urology

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 123,984 - 151,536; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to work in the Urology department. The role involves evaluating, treating, and managing patients with urology conditions, under the supervision of a physician.

A graduate from an AMA recognized PA program and a current PA license are required. The position demands ACLS certification and participation in surgical assistance, quality improvement, and emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physician Assistant graduate from an accredited program.
• PA must hold a valid PA license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and manage patients with urology conditions.
• Assist in the operating room for urology surgeries.
• Participate in hospital's quality improvement programs.

Skills

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education

Graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number

R-22734

Facility

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SSH Emergency Department APC PB

Status

Part time

Budgeted Hours

0

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Under the medical direction of the MD Chair of Urology as well as the Executive Director of APCs, the PA will evaluate, treat and manage patients with urology conditions.

Compensation Pay Range

$90.00 - $110.00

Job Description

A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his or her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.

Minimum Education - Preferred

A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)

Required Licenses / Registrations

PA - Physician Assistant

Classes/Skills

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required)

Responsibilities

1. The PA practices in accordance with acceptable medical standards, informs each patient that he / she is not a physician, and that a PA renders medical services only under the supervision of a full licensee.
   a - A physician reviews all historical and physical data according to medical staff by-laws and regulations.
   b - The PA will work as a member of the general surgery team: consisting of Attending Physicians, BWH surgical residents, and PAs.
2. In any emergency situation, a PA may render emergency medical service necessary to avoid disability or death of an injured person until a doctor arrives.
3. The PA will participate in the hospital’s quality improvement and risk management programs.
4. The PA will complete medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by laws and rules and regulations.
5. The responsibilities of the Urology PA will include but not be limited to the following:
   a – Write admission orders and perform detailed histories and physicals on urology patients
   b – First assist in the operating room for urology surgery coverage & other surgical subspecialties
   c -- Perform daily patient rounds and follow up on all patients and consults including physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention and ordering routine labs, diagnostic tests and consults
   d - Perform BLS and ACLS measures as needed.
   e – Be the primary responding clinician receiving pages from the nursing staff regarding patient care
6. A PA may not obtain surgical consents, autopsy permission or organ donation permission.
7. RECORD KEEPING AND WRITTEN ORDERS
   a - PA’s will write and sign progress notes.
   b - PA’s will write and sign discharge summaries, as well as transfer summaries.
   c - Rules governing house officer order-writing preference shall apply to the PA in the same manner as their supervising physician.
8. Responsibilities Of Medication Ordering
   a - Written Orders: The PA may write orders according to delineated approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the board of Trustees in accordance with the PA prescription regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may renew or rewrite orders previously approved by the supervision physician.
   b - Verbal Orders: Verbal orders may be communicated from the supervising physician to the PA. The PA shall indicate the order is being written per the verbal order of the supervising physician. In an emergency, the PA may give verbal orders.
9. Safety
   a - All required safety education programs have been attended.
   b - Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions
   c - Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
   d - Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards.
   e - Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions

Work Schedule

6a-6p