Surgical PA - General Surgery (Inpatient & OR)

Signature-Healthcare; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature-Healthcare in Brockton, MA is seeking a midlevel to senior Physician Assistant to collaborate with the attending surgeon on an inpatient surgical service and care for a diverse patient population. Requirements include graduation from an approved PA program; bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree is preferred.

Must hold a current Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible. Duties include rounding, daily notes, coordinating with attendings, ordering tests, minor

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Must have current valid Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily rounds on all inpatients and document medical plan.
• Communicate daily with attending physicians regarding patients.
• Provide routine inpatient medical management including orders, labs, imaging, meds, nutrition, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with house staff and take direction from senior staff on patient care duties.
• Perform minor procedures under supervision (e.g., chest tubes, wound care, catheterizations).
• Initiate emergency care until supervising physician arrives.
• Serve as first/second assistant in OR as needed; back up to interns/residents.
• Conduct H&P on ED consults and admissions to surgical service.

Skills

Collaborative practice

Clinical communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Licensure & prescriptive authority

Job description

Signature-Healthcare in Brockton, MA is seeking a midlevel to senior Physician Assistant to collaborate with the attending surgeon on an inpatient surgical service and care for a diverse patient population. Requirements include graduation from an approved PA program; bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree is preferred.

Must hold a current Massachusetts license and be prescriptive eligible. Duties include rounding, daily notes, coordinating with attendings, ordering tests, minor