Physician Assistant, Surgery

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton Lower Falls (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a Part Time Physician Assistant (PA) to join an inpatient surgical team. The PA will supervise and participate in patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and progress monitoring on the 26-hour rotating schedule.

The role involves a mix of acute care services across several surgical specialties at the Newton-Wellesley campus. Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ordering tests, developing care plans, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as licensed PA preferred.
• License to practice as Physician Assistant in state required.
• New graduate PAs welcome with strong interest in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to inpatient populations.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care and follows up on outcomes.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per policies.
• Documents admissions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate.

Skills

PA License

Inpatient care

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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

We are seeking a Part Time, 26-hour Rotating Shift Physician Assistant to join a growing inpatient surgical team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of the service line, the PA oversees and participates in the care of patients in the inpatient setting. The Physician Assistant performs evaluations, coordinates and participates in treatment plans, monitors patient progress and documents patient care.

• Acute Care & General
• Plastic
• Colorectal
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Thoracic
• Urology
• Vascular
• Breast & Endocrine
• Bariatric
• Pediatric
• Gynecology

The PA will have the opportunity to participate in bedside procedures, though the position is not primarily operative. The schedule includes two shifts each week. The rotation is inclusive of weekends, holidays, and some night shifts. There is no call responsibility. This position is located on the NWH main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

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. 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 required
• Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred
• Additional Job Details (if applicable)
• We welcome applicants of all experience levels.
• New graduate PAs should demonstrate strong motivation and a clear interest in surgery.

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 2000 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 26 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7

Compensation and Benefits

At 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.

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.

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