Physician Assistant OB/GYN Per Diem

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant (per diem) to support obstetric and gynecology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role offers shifts at Brookline, Foxboro, or Westwood locations with a pay rate of $93.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include OB prenatal and postpartum visits, gynecologic exams, orders, prescriptions, and discharge planning. A Master's PA degree and state license are required; experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters required for Physician Assistant licensure.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory; licensed in PA in state of practice.
• Ability to assess and manage obstetric/gynecologic patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient duties include OB visits, prenatal/postpartum care, routine gynecologic exams, Pap smears, IUD insertions and related procedures.
• Inpatient duties include admission exams, wound care, daily notes, prescriptions, orders, and coordination with nursing staff.
• Provide discharge summaries and facilitate transition of patient care between PAs and physicians.

Skills

Medical history taking

Emergency response ability

Clear communication

Clinical judgment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

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 per diem rate is $93.50 per hour. The 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. 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. Within the Brigham Obstetrics & Gynecology Group (BOGG), the PA is part of the care team, which supports attending physicians, fellows, and residents in the medical management of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This role would include postpartum rounding or providing care in the outpatient setting for obstetric and gynecology patients as a per diem.

Qualifications

The position is per diem and either ambulatory OB/GYN care at one of our 3 locations (Foxboro, Brookline or Westwood) or inpatient postpartum rounding at the main hospital in Boston

Outpatient clinical duties:

• Perform new OB visits, prenatal and postpartum visits
• Perform routine and problem gynecologic visits
• Write daily visit notes and orders
• Write prescriptions
• Routine gynecologic and obstetrical examinations
• Pap smears
• IUD insertions
• Endometrial, vulvar, and cervical biopsies if indicated

Inpatient Clinical Duties

• Perform admission history and physical exam and accurately record in the patient record
• Change surgical dressings, including wound packing and vacs, and removal of sutures and staples
• Write daily progress notes and orders
• Write prescriptions
• Implement attending physician instructions for patient management in close cooperation with nursing staff
• Round with individual residents/teams as requested, report back to team leaders
• Perform procedures within the PA scope of practice and as directed by the attending physician
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested
• Dictate discharge summaries, complete discharge paperwork
• Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care from one PA to another PA or physician
• Assist in making appropriate post hospitalization appointments and referrals
• Communicate with referring health care providers and institutions

Additional competencies and tasks in routine care of postpartum patients:

• Evaluate stability and progress of routine postpartum patient
• Physical exam: appropriately evaluate uterine size, tenderness, perineal discomfort and healing, quality of Lochia, breast exam, cesarean section incision
• Vital signs/chart/history: appropriately interpret vital signs in normal postpartum patient and in patient with complications including hypertension, bleeding, infection; appropriately interpret postpartum symptoms/issues including bleeding, lactation, extremity edema and tenderness
• Counsel and educate patients and family about postpartum events, activities, lactation, and contraception
• Principle Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, 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 appropriate to the patient population In some settings, the PA may first assist in procedural areas or the operating room Discusses patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources 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
• Participates in QA/QI projects as appropriate

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

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 850 Boylston Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $59.04 - $83.59/Hourly
• Grade 7

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. 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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