Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston invites applications for a Physician Assistant (PA) to join Mass General Brigham's care teams at 45 Francis Street. The role spans ambulatory and inpatient settings with a focus on high-quality patient care.

The PA will perform histories and examinations, order tests, develop care plans, prescribe medications, and participate in teaching and supervision of learners. A Master's degree and PA license with 2 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• PA license/registration required.
• Minimum 2 years of PA experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to designated patient populations in ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests; develops plans of care and follow-up.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies and procedures.
• Maintains high-quality, timely documentation and performs bedside procedures as needed.

Skills

Medical histories

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

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 SummarySummary: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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions:Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.QualificationsEducation Master's Degree Physician Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience 2 years of experience as a PA required required 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 TypeHybridWork Location45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$135,720 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade7At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt 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.