Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a 40-hour, day shift Physician Assistant to support the Inpatient Orthopedics team on the main Newton campus.

In this role, PAs provide coverage in the Emergency Department and inpatient floors, perform surgical consults, and participate in discharge planning, rounds, and education of learners.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Massachusetts PA license required.
• 2 years of PA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides coverage in the Emergency Department and on the inpatient floor.
• Performs inpatient surgical consults and assists with procedures.
• Orders diagnostic tests and interprets results.
• Performs wound care, suturing, splinting, and other bedside procedures.
• Conducts daily patient rounds and participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Procedural skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in PA

Job description

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

We 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:
  • oWound care
  • oTube and drain insertion, care, and removal
  • oSuturing and suture removal
  • oSplint, brace, and cast application and removal
  • oMedication administration (including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections)
  • oCentral venous line removal
  • oElectrocardiograms
• 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 initiatives

In 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.

Summary

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. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential 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.

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] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
2 years of experience as a PA required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135,720.00 - /

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.

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.

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