Physician Assistant – MSICU Critical Care, Onsite

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is hiring a Physician Assistant for the MSICU. The PA delivers comprehensive critical care in a 10-bed ICU, collaborating with attending physicians across multiple specialties to provide high-level patient care.

The role emphasizes performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing care plans, and ongoing evaluation, including precepting learners as needed. Onsite work with rotating shifts and 40 hours weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• Takes medical histories to assess condition and interpret findings.
• Maintains quality control standards in patient care.
• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Interprets, adapts and applies clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Communicates clearly with patients, medical staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• 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 outcomes.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to policies.
• Maintains high-quality and timely documentation (admission, progress, procedure, discharge).
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Guidelines interpretation

Communication

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is hiring a Physician Assistant for the MSICU. The PA delivers comprehensive critical care in a 10-bed ICU, collaborating with attending physicians across multiple specialties to provide high-level patient care.

The role emphasizes performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing care plans, and ongoing evaluation, including precepting learners as needed. Onsite work with rotating shifts and 40 hours weekly is expected.