Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating BWH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits and career Adv

Bonuses and recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant for inpatient care on a 13-hour rotation schedule in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units. The PA will work with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff, providing direct patient care, orders, and documentation in a 24/7 service.

Starting base salary is $143,874 with opportunities for additional compensation and advancement within our nationally recognized program.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• 2+ years of experience as a PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage diverse patient populations in inpatient, operative, and procedural settings.
• Develop care plans and follow-up based on diagnostic results and examinations.
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policies.
• Provide direct patient care, counseling, and teaching.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation including admission, progress, and discharge notes.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate for cardiothoracic patients.

Skills

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Medical history taking

Emergency response

Team communication

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree - PA

Job description

Site

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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.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

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 7

Benefits

• 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

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.

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