Physician Assistant MSICU

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses and recognition programs

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU). You will practice at the highest level of your license, delivering comprehensive critical care to diverse medical and surgical patients.

The team includes critical care-attending physicians, a critical care pharmacist, respiratory therapists, and ICU nurses. You will admit histories, perform exams, assist in developing treatment plans, and respond to emergencies with supervising

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• PA licensure in good standing (State License).
• Minimum 2 years of PA experience preferred.
• Ability to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Strong communication and teamwork in ICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Obtain admitted histories and perform physicals.
• Perform bedside procedures and wound care as needed.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with attending physicians.
• Respond to emergencies and manage ICU patient issues.
• Provide age-specific care from adolescence to geriatrics.
• Teach medical students and PA students.
• Stay updated with critical care literature and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Medical history taking

Emergency care

Critical care teamwork

Communication with patients

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 Summary

The Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is a pioneering 10-bed unit and the first Physician Assistant-run ICU in our hospital. Our PAs practice at the highest level of their license, providing comprehensive critical care to a diverse mix of medical and surgical patients in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Our clinical team is supported by critical care-trained attending physicians with expertise spanning Acute Care Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Radiology. We also work alongside a critical care-specialized pharmacist, respiratory therapists, and experienced ICU nurses — giving our PAs access to exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship at every level of care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Performs patient admitting histories and physicals; records information accurately in patient record in a timely fashion.
• Performs bedside procedures, e.g.: insertion of lines and tubes; performs postoperative wound care and removal of tubes, lines, sutures, etc.
• Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with attending intensivists.
• Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise in the ICU, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values and x-rays with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary.
• Provides age specific care to medical/surgical intensive care patients from early adolescence through the geriatric ages.
• Will work under the direction of supervising critical care attendings.
• Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate.
• Stays up to date on the latest literature in surgical critical care practice.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and research efforts as directed by the service leadership. The PA should also initiate these efforts as appropriate.

Non-Clinical Duties

• Leadership
• Mentoring of various health care personnel.
• Being supportive of team members and offering additional help when needed.
• Attend continuing medical education courses as appropriate.
• Practice professional behavior at all times.
• Engage in activities to develop growth of self, team, and service.
• Keep proficient in all IS systems appropriate to position.
• Maintain awareness of documentation and its effect on reimbursement.
• Continue to find ways to practice efficiently.

Qualifications

• Education 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 preferred
• 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 Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $135,720 - $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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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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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