Physician Assistant Emergency Department 20 Hours Rotating

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses where applicable

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Medicine team on a rotating schedule across BWH, Faulkner Hospital, and Foxborough Urgent Care sites. The PA will assess and manage patients, order tests, interpret results, and craft care plans under supervision or independently per guidelines.

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and current state PA license are required; ED experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• State PA license required.
• Experience as PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients in the Emergency Department and related sites.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and order/interpret tests.
• Counsel patients and families and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Work under supervision unless criteria for EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines are met.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Guidelines application

Clear communication

Education

PA Master’s degree

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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

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. The Physician Assistant will provide patient care in the Emergency Department on a rotating schedule. The clinical care areas include acute care and observation at BWH, acute care and observation at Faulkner Hospital and urgent care at Brigham and Women’s Foxborough Urgent Care sites. As part of comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel patients and interact with family members and colleagues and prescribe medications. PAs will work under the direct supervision of an attending Emergency Medicine physician unless they meet the criteria in the EM PA Independent Clinical Guidelines. This consists of a minimum of two years of EM experience and demonstration of clinical excellence. The PA will report to the EM PA Managers.

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] - required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 45 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 20
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $135,720 - $173,867.20/Annual
• Grade 7

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.

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