Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA is seeking a 40-hour, day-shift Physician Assistant to support the Inpatient Orthopedics team.

The PA provides coverage in the Emergency Department and on inpatient floors, performs surgical consults, completes discharge planning, and educates patients and families. Mentorship and collaboration with a skilled advanced practice group are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for PA license.
• Two years of PA experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a PA in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory, inpatient, operative and procedural settings.
• Perform histories, physicals, and interpret diagnostics.
• Order medications and manage treatment plans per policy.
• Participate in rounds, discharge planning, and education of patients and learners.

Skills

Patient care

Inpatient care

Orthopedics

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley HospitalMass 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 SummaryWe are seeking a 40-hour, day shift Physician Assistant to support our Inpatient Orthopedics team. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, 02462.In this role, Physician Assistants provide coverage in the Emergency Department, on the inpatient floor, perform inpatient surgical consults, and potentially evening OR coverage. Providers practice autonomously at the top of their licensure and are responsible for:• Presenting and discussing patient evaluations with Attending Surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans• Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to:o Wound careo Tube and drain insertion, care, and removalo Suturing and suture removalo Splint, brace, and cast application and removalo Medication administration (including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections)o Central venous line removalo Electrocardiograms• Conducting daily patient rounds• Participating in discharge planning and completing discharge summaries.• Educating and counseling patients and families• Orienting medical students, physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies• Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance initiativesIn this full-time role, you will have the opportunity to practice at the top of your licensure, with mentorship and support from a tenured, highly skilled group of advanced practice providers.SummaryThe 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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions-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.-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.QualificationsEducationMaster's Degree Physician Assistant requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsPhysician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperience2 years of experience as a PA requiredAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location2014 Washington StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$135,720.00 - /Grade7At 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:4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.