Physician Assistant PNE

Mass General Brigham Incorporated.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 8,133,350 - 11,515,358; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to support the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units in Boston.

This 13-hour shift role requires a licensed PA with relevant cardiac surgery experience or credentialing as an Operative First Assistant.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in MA preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in inpatient, operative, and procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostics; develops care plans.
• Writes prescriptions and documents care notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures and acts as first assist as credentialed.

Skills

Cardiac surgery

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Tools

Operative First Assist

Job description

## Physician Assistant inpatient Cardiac SurgeryApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Boston-MAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RQ4071816Site: 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**Cardiac Surgery PA position working 13-hour shifts in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA run service. 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] - MA PA License 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)**The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. This PA specifically works as a PA in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices. May have additional duties, such as precepting a small number of learners.2+ years of experience as a PA required in cardiac surgery or related specialty. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients. - 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**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**75 Francis Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**0**Employee Type**Per Diem**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Pay Range**$59.04 - $83.59/Hourly