Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Per Diem

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team at Mass General Brigham. The PA provides assessment, management, and procedures for inpatients and outpatients, including rounds, consultations, and perioperative care.

The role requires a Master's degree, state PA license, ACLS, and ability to work variable hours; strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care within the department of Neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Physician Assistant [State License] required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• The Neurosurgery PA will participate in patient care as an outpatient or inpatient member of the Neurosurgery team for the Department of Neurosurgery.

Skills

Medical history taking

Quality control

Emergency response

Clear communication

Team coordination

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 SummaryPer Diem Rate $93.50SummaryThe 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.Essential FunctionsProvides 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.Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsDoes this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? YesThe Neurosurgery PA will participate inpatient care as part of the inpatient Neurosurgery team for the Department of Neurosurgery at South Shore Hospital. All patient responsibilities as outlined above are expected and may also include:• Rounding with the neurosurgical team (Attending physicians and PAs)• Performing inpatient and emergency room consultation and follow-up• Collecting clinical data for studies and performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:o Staple/suture removal/placemento Wound care/packingo Lumbar drain placement/removalo Lumbar punctureso NGT placemento Central line placemento Arterial line placemento Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removalo Draping and patient positioning.• The PA will serve as first-call for ED and inpatient consultations, appropriately triaging and calling the neurosurgeon on-call as appropriate.• The PA may serve as OR first assist with neurosurgeon.• While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/clinic. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts during the week or weekend, work variable hours, including covering a night shift as available , and/or provide backup coverage as needed.• Maintains ACLS certification.• The PA I shall be capable of independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs within the department/division.• The PA I shall be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.The Neurosurgery PA will participate in patient care as an outpatient or inpatient member of the Neurosurgery team for the Department of Neurosurgery. All patient responsibilities as outlined above are expected and may also include:• Rounding with the neurosurgical team (Attending physicians and PAs)• Performing inpatient and emergency room consultation and follow-up- Manage patient concerns via phone calls or Gateway- See patients in clinic or virtually for post-op, established or new visits• Collecting clinical data for studies and performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:o Staple/suture removal/placemento Wound care/packingo Lumbar drain placement/removalo Lumbar punctureso NGT placemento Central line placemento Arterial line placemento Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removalo Draping and patient positioning.• The PA will serve as first-call for ED and inpatient consultations, appropriately triaging and calling the neurosurgeon on-call as appropriate.• The PA may serve as OR first assist with neurosurgeon.• While the PA can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/clinic. The PA may be asked to pick up additional shifts during the week or weekend, work variable hours, including covering a night shift as available , and/or provide backup coverage as needed.• Maintains ACLS certification.• The PA I shall be capable of independently orienting, onboarding, and/or training new hire PAs within the department/division.• The PA I shall be actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.QualificationsEducationMaster's Degree Physician Assistant requiredLicenses and CredentialsPhysician Assistant [State License] requiredExperienceExperience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesSkilled 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 TypeOnsiteWork Location75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$135,720 - $83.59/HourlyGrade7At 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.