Physician Assistant, Inpatient - Trauma Surgery

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Boston is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for Inpatient Trauma Surgery. The role requires providing medical services under the supervision of a Chief Physician Assistant, ensuring high-quality patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and certifications, alongside excellent communication skills to cater to diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must be NCCPA PANCE eligible and eligible for PA licensure in Massachusetts.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret lab tests and imaging studies.
• Assist in surgery and other invasive procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate of a PA Program accredited by ARC-PA

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Position: Physician Assistant, Inpatient

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of a Chief Physician Assistant, the Physician Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, which may include: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; rounding on admitted patients; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patient's medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Physician Assistant's training, knowledge, skill, and experience.

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualified Physician Assistants will hold at least a Bachelor's degree and must be a graduate of a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) or its predecessor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

In order to apply for the position, the PA must be National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PANCE eligible and eligible for PA licensure in the State of Massachusetts. Documentation of Massachusetts PA license and initial NCCPA certification are required upon hire.

If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Experience

Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty is preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Successful candidates will be self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently in this role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English are required in order to communicate complex medical information to collaborators such as patients and their families, physicians, staff, and community health workers.
• Physician assistants who have exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills are preferred.
• Individuals with an interest and/or expertise caring for diverse populations of patients with varying levels of health literacy are encouraged to apply for this position.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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