Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

MGB Anesthesiology; Newton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. This full-time, day-shift role involves working on the inpatient floor, ED coverage, and surgical consults, with opportunities for evening OR coverage as needed.

The PA provides autonomous care at the top of licensure, participates in discharge planning, teaches trainees, and collaborates with Attending Surgeons to develop treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Minimum 2 years of PA experience required.
• Experience cannot substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a patient population.
• Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and tests.
• Develop plans of care and follow-up based on findings.
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policy.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate.
• Conduct daily patient rounds.
• Participate in discharge planning and summaries.
• Educate and counsel patients and families.
• Orient medical students and residents to the environment.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Direct patient care

Documentation

Inpatient rounds

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

## Physician Assistant, OrthopedicsApply: Onsite: Newton-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4081657Site: 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 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: o Wound care o Tube and drain insertion, care, and removal o Suturing and suture removal o Splint, brace, and cast application and removal o Medication administration (including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections) o Central venous line removal o 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 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 requiredExperience 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. 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.