Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) role at Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital site involves assessing and managing diverse patient populations, performing complete histories and physicals, ordering labs and diagnostics, and developing care plans. This onsite position requires a Master\'s Degree in Physician Assistant studies, MA license, and experience preferred though new grads are welcome.

It emphasizes documentation, collaboration with clinicians, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant is required.
• MA license is required.
• Licensed PA with/welcome new grads.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Performs histories and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostics.
• Develops care plans and follow-up.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions.
• Maintains timely documentation and notes.
• Performs bedside procedures as needed.

Skills

Medical histories

Physical exams

Labs and orders

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: 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

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.

Qualifications

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 MA License required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred. New grads welcome to apply.

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)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Night (United States of America) Pay Range $135,720 - $173,867.20/AnnualGrade 7

Pay and Benefits

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

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.