Physician Assistant Neurosurgery South Shore

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Department at South Shore Hospital. The PA will participate in inpatient and ambulatory care, perform procedures, triage ED/inpatient consults, and may assist in the OR.

The role requires ACLS and a master’s PA degree with MA licensure. Expect a 4-day work week with day/evening/weekend rotations, and ongoing involvement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent.
• Massachusetts PA license required.
• Experience as licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, or procedural settings.
• Take complete histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; develop care plans.
• Order medications and write prescriptions; ensure thorough documentation (admission, progress, operative notes).
• May assist in operating room or procedural areas and triage ED/inpatient consultations.
• Maintain ACLS certification and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medical histories

Documentation

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

MA License

Experience as PA preferred

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 PA will participate both inpatient and ambulatory care as part of the PA 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
• performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:
• Staple/suture removal/placement
• Wound care/packing
• Lumbar drainplacement/removal
• Lumbar punctures
• NGT placement
• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal
• 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.
• The PA may work in the ambulatory setting seeing new patients, established patients or hospital follow-ups.
• 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. 4 day work week, shifts include day, evening and weekend rotation.
• 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 actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills through the successful completion of a physician assistant program. 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. The physician assistant works under the supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the department administrator or chief physician assistant administratively. The PA will perform in accordance with all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including but not limited to the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges, and BWH PA policy.

Principal Clinical Duties and 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 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
• Perform bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
• In some settings, the PA may first assist in the operating room or procedural areas
• Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources
• Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers
• Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report
• Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings
• Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
• Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
• Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
• Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division

ADDENDUM:

• Rounding with the neurosurgical team (Attending physicians and PAs)
• Performing inpatient and emergency room consultation and follow-up
• performing procedures that may include, but are not limited to:
• Staple/suture removal/placement
• Wound care/packing
• Lumbar drainplacement/removal
• Lumbar punctures
• NGT placement
• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Spine braces/cervical collar placement and removal
• 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.
• The PA may work in the ambulatory setting seeing new patients, established patients or hospital follow-ups.
• 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. 4 day work week, shifts include day, evening and weekend rotation.
• 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 actively involved in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

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] -MA A License required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

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

851 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135,720 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7At 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.

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