Physician Assistant II - BWH Thoracic Surgery

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to assess and manage diverse patient populations across ambulatory, inpatient, and operative settings.

The PA will perform histories and physical exams, order and interpret labs, develop care plans, prescribe medications, and document findings promptly. Night shifts and 40-hour weeks are noted, with on-site work at 15 Francis Street.

Qualifications

• 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 exam findings.
• Maintains high-quality documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population.
• Maintains timely documentation including admission/progress/operative notes.

Skills

Medical histories

Documentation

Emergency response

Communication

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

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

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Qualifications

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Essential 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.

Education

Master’s Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant MA License required

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA required (may be considered for a PA I position)

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

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$126,837.98 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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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