Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Inpatient - MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Service. The role involves inpatient management, admissions, postoperative care, care coordination with surgeons, nurses, therapists, and other professionals.

The Responding Clinician will oversee admission, in-hospital care, discharge planning, and high-quality clinical outcomes in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients from the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, and direct admissions.
• Complete admission histories, physical examinations, documentation, and orders.
• Provide acute postoperative management and symptom control.
• Manage non-operative orthopedic patients, including daily assessments, documentation, and billing.
• Diagnose and treat new medical conditions that arise during hospitalization.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and procedures.
• Prescribe medications and implement treatment plans.
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient care needs.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, consulting services, nursing staff, case managers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care throughout hospitalization.
• Facilitate consultations and ensure effective communication among all members of the care team.
• Support efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes.

Job description

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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

Make a Difference at One of the Nation’s Leading Academic Medical Centers

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Service. This is an exciting opportunity to care for a diverse orthopedic patient population while working alongside nationally recognized surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Under the supervision of the Orthopedic Department Chief, Executive Director, Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and Lead Inpatient APP, the Physician Assistant will function as a Responding Clinician, providing comprehensive inpatient management for patients throughout their hospital
stay.

Position Summary
The Responding Clinician is responsible for all aspects of care for assigned orthopedic patients, including admissions, postoperative management, non-operative patient care, care coordination, discharge planning, and emergency response. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Clinical Care

• Admit patients from the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, and direct admissions.
• Complete admission histories, physical examinations, documentation, and orders.
• Provide acute postoperative management and symptom control.
• Manage non-operative orthopedic patients, including daily assessments, documentation, and billing.
• Diagnose and treat new medical conditions that arise during hospitalization.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and procedures.
• Prescribe medications and implement treatment plans.
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient care needs.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, consulting services, nursing staff, case managers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care throughout hospitalization.
• Facilitate consultations and ensure effective communication among all members of the care team.
• Support efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes.

Discharge Planning and Transitions of Care
Discharge planning is a