Physician Assistant: Dynamic Patient-Centered Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to assess and manage diverse patient populations across ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural settings. The PA will provide direct care, perform histories and exams, order tests, and develop care plans with follow-up, while documenting thoroughly and complying with policies.

Requirements include a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies, Massachusetts PA license, and a minimum of 2 years experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong patient care and teaching abilities.
• Performs comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests.
• Develops care plans with follow-up and treatment actions.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching across ambulatory, inpatient, and operative settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops care plans and follow-up based on findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per policy.
• Maintains high-quality, timely documentation (admissions, progress, procedure, discharge).
• Performs bedside procedures as needed and complies with all policies.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Laboratory testing

Prescription writing

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to assess and manage diverse patient populations across ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural settings. The PA will provide direct care, perform histories and exams, order tests, and develop care plans with follow-up, while documenting thoroughly and complying with policies.

Requirements include a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies, Massachusetts PA license, and a minimum of 2 years experience.