Physician Assistant Family Practice

Partner's Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Martha's Vineyard Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant to support Family Practice and cover when providers are out of the office. This onsite role focuses on diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses, performing exams, and coordinating care with specialists.

The successful candidate will have PA certification, MA license, ACLS, and EMR experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills to help deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification is required.
• Massachusetts license is required.
• ACLS certificate is required.
• MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration) is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation in EHR

Clinical reminders knowledge

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Massachusetts license

ACLS Certificate

MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)

Tools

MS Word

EMR system

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/AnnualGrade 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

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.

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