Physician Assistant

Holyoke Medical Center, Inc.; Amherst (MA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Low-cost health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free disability and life insurance

403(b) plan

Up to $8000 in degree/tuition Reimb

In-House Pharmacy

Relaxation Room and Fitness Center

Free onsite parking

Résumé du poste

Holyoke Medical Center in Amherst, MA is expanding its gastroenterology team and seeks a Physician Assistant to help launch a new practice. You will provide high-quality, patient-centered GI care across the spectrum, collaborating with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited PA program, MA license eligibility, NCCPA certification, and DEA eligibility, with at least three years of PA experience; GI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PA must be graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Massachusetts PA license or eligibility.
• NCCPA certification and DEA registration or eligibility.
• Minimum three years as a Physician Assistant; GI experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Evaluating new and established patients.
• Obtaining comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations.
• Diagnosing and managing common gastrointestinal conditions.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Providing patient education and counseling.
• Managing follow-up care and coordinating referrals.
• Collaborating with gastroenterologists, nurses, and other care team members.
• Supporting the growth of the Amherst location.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Outils

Massachusetts PA license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Description du poste

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate#s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.

Holyoke Medical Center

is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and meet our community#s needs through quality, patient-centered care.

Build something new with us in Amherst

We are excited to launch a new gastroenterology practice in Amherst, MA, and are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a new practice from the ground up while enjoying the professional support, resources, and clinical collaboration of an established health system. As a Physician Assistant, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care across the gastroenterology spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new and established patients
• Obtaining comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations
• Diagnosing and managing common gastrointestinal conditions
• Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing
• Providing patient education and counseling
• Managing follow-up care and coordinating referrals when appropriate
• Collaborating with gastroenterologists, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Supporting the growth and development of our new Amherst location
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licenses/Registrations

• Current Massachusetts PA license or eligibility for licensure
• NCCPA certification
• DEA registration or eligibility

Experience

• Three years as a professional Physician Assistant.
• Gastroenterology experience is preferred, but motivated PAs with strong primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or related experience are encouraged to apply.

Special Aptitudes and Activities

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with patients and healthcare staff. They must be able to perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, interpret diagnostic data, develop treatment plans, and exercise sound clinical judgment when consultation or referral is needed. The role also requires attention to detail, proficiency with computer systems and medical equipment, and the ability to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a culturally diverse environment.

Benefits

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate#s relevant experience and skills.

• Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free disability and life insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• In-House Pharmacy
• Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
• Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
• Free onsite parking

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