Physician Assistant Family Practice

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Family Practice and cover when providers are out of the office. You will diagnose, treat, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses, perform exams, order tests, and educate patients in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires MA PA certification, MA license, ACLS, and MA Controlled Substances Registration, with strong EMR and communication skills in a 40-hour onsite schedule.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification and MA license are required.
• ACLS certification and MA controlled substances registration are required.
• Experience with EMR and MS Word is expected.
• Ability to document in EHR accurately and completely.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical.
• Order and interpret age-specific diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Educate patients on acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage chronic medical conditions and reconcile medications.
• Facilitate referrals to specialists and ensure follow-up.
• Provide thorough exams and health status evaluations.
• Coordinate chronic care management and preventive screenings.
• Counsel on healthy lifestyle habits.

Skills

MS Word

EMR experience

EHR documentation

Clinical reminders usage

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable to healthcare

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Massachusetts license

ACLS Certificate

MCSR (MA Controlled Substances Registration)

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

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Family Practice and to provide coverage when the providers are out of the office.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Onsite

Work Location One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $126,837.98. - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7

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 Veterans 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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