Senior Heart Failure PA/NP Clinician

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant – Advanced Heart Failure to support the physician staff by performing comprehensive evaluations, coordinating treatment plans, and delivering high-quality patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ordering tests, interpreting results, documenting accurately, and educating patients.

A Bachelor’s degree and PA licensure are required, with certification and BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
• Physician’s Assistant Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
• Physician’s Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assesses health status and develops treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Coordinates patient care and monitors progress under supervising physician.
• Orders labs and radiology tests as needed.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Educates patients and families on treatment options and preventive care.
• Communicates with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Prioritizes care and triages as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians to manage cost-effective care.
• May orient/train new PAs and coordinate staff schedules.
• Participates in rounds and manages daily patient assignments.
• Responds to medical emergencies during inpatient service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program

Physician’s Assistant Licensure (within 3 months)

Physician’s Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant – Advanced Heart Failure to support the physician staff by performing comprehensive evaluations, coordinating treatment plans, and delivering high-quality patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ordering tests, interpreting results, documenting accurately, and educating patients.

A Bachelor’s degree and PA licensure are required, with certification and BLS preferred.