Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic - Boston & Wellesley

Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for assessing and managing diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality care through thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Your expertise in emergency response and effective communication will be essential in providing direct care and support to patients in various settings. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse perspectives and is committed to excellence in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant required.
• Skilled in taking medical histories and interpreting findings.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.

Skills

Medical History Assessment

Emergency Response

Patient Communication

Quality Control Standards

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

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.

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 required
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.

• 2+ years of orthopedics, emergency medicine and/or urgent care experience strongly preferred

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.