Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant for inpatient rotations and a 24/7 PA-run service. You will work 13-hour days, rotating through cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff.

The role requires nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule. The base salary for this inpatient cardiac surgery PA is $143,874 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities within Mass General

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• State license as Physician Assistant required.
• 2+ years of PA experience preferred; exceptional graduates considered.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage medical and surgical patients in inpatient and ICU settings.
• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostics.
• Develop and follow plans of care with appropriate follow-up.
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policies.
• Document thoroughly including admissions, progress, operative and discharge notes.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Cardiothoracic care

Medical histories

Quality control

Emergency response

Guidelines interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Mass 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

Cardiac Surgery PA inpatient position working 13-hour days, rotating days/nights in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA run service, therefore, working a rotation of nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Starting annual base salary for inpatient cardiac surgery tier PA: $143,874.

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 evaluation. 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.

• 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.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.

Experience

2+ years of experience as a PA preferred. Will consider outstanding candidates as new graduates or with less than 2 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
• - 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

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$143,874 - /

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.