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

MedStar Health; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physician Assistant for patient assessment and management. Responsibilities include providing direct care, conducting examinations, ordering tests, and developing treatment plans. Requires a Master's degree, state licensure, and a minimum of two years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or urgent care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in Massachusetts required.
• 2 years of experience as a PA required.
• 2+ years of orthopedics, emergency medicine and/or urgent care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care based on findings.

Skills

Medical History Taking

Quality Control Standards

Emergency Response

Guideline Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree 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

Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of MA required

Experience
2 years of experience as a PA 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.