Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Part Time

Partner's Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Emergency Department Physician Assistant to provide direct care in collaboration with ED physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on improving care for ED patients through comprehensive assessment, treatment, and education.

Qualified candidates will have PA certification, MA license, ACLS, and EMR proficiency, with strong communication and teamwork abilities to thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• PA certification and MA license required
• ACLS certification required
• MCSR registration required
• Proficient in MS Word and EMR documentation

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in the ED
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical exams
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as age-appropriate
• Prescribe medications and non-pharmacologic treatments
• Monitor treatment effectiveness
• Educate patients on acute and chronic conditions
• Coordinate with ED team and specialists for follow-up

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Documentation in EHR

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Massachusetts license

ACLS Certificate

MCSR (MA Controlled Substances Registration)

Tools

MS Word

EMR systems

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard 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 PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Summary

Purpose of your job description: The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.

Delegation of Authority

As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient's age specific need
• Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
• Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
• Reconciling medication list
• Facilitating appointments to specialist
• Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient's health status
• Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
• Preventive Medicine
• Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
• Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Physician Assistant certification
• Massachusetts license
• ACLS Certificate
• MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)

Experience

• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
• EMR experience required
• Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location One Hospital RoadScheduled Weekly Hours 0Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America)Pay Range $59.04 - $83.59/HourlyGrade 7

Compensation and Benefits

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

1550 Martha's Vineyard 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.