Physician Assistant, Weekender- Emergency Dept-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessments, diagnostic interventions, and care management. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess strong skills in patient communication and emergency response. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant required.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in various settings.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Develops and documents care plans.

Skills

Medical history assessment

Quality control standards

Emergency response

Guideline interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

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.

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
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.

The General Hospital Corporation 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.