Senior Nephrology PA – Patient Care & Leadership

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant in Nephrology to assist physician staff in delivering high-quality care. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.

Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, ordering tests, and maintaining detailed medical records while working under physician supervision and contributing to a system of quality health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
• Physician’s Assistant licensure within the first three months following medical staff membership and privilege.
• Physician’s Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• State and federal controlled substances registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses health status and performs histories, exams and ordering appropriate tests.
• Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
• Examines patients and discusses findings with supervising physician to guide care plans.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care tailored to each patient’s age and needs.
• Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and staff.
• Orders labs and radiological testing as indicated by patient assessment.
• Maintains accurate patient records, charts and administrative documentation.
• Participates in rounds with residents and supports patient care and disposition.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Professional maturity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Physician’s Assistant program

Licensure within 3 months

Physician’s Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant in Nephrology to assist physician staff in delivering high-quality care. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.

Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, ordering tests, and maintaining detailed medical records while working under physician supervision and contributing to a system of quality health care.