Surgical Physician Assistant

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support inpatient surgical services on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include assisting supervising physicians across a wide range of clinical tasks, managing operative duties, and handling emergency situations while following established procedures.

Candidates must hold national certification and MA licensure, with inpatient surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Physician Assistant Program or Masters' Degree in Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience: National certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required; MA licensure.
• Skills: Excellent customer service; ability to read/write/communicate in English; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks.
• Manage inpatient clinical and operative duties and respond to emergencies.
• Adhere to standard practices and established procedures to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Customer service

English language

Confidential information handling

Education

Physician Assistant program or MS in Nursing with NP certification

Job description

About this role

Under the general supervision of the Associate Chief of Surgery and the Chief Physician Assistant of Surgical Services and in direct collaboration with supervising physicians, performs duties to assist supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks. Responsible to manage a wide range of inpatient clinical and operative duties, as well as emergency situations, while adhering to standard practices and established procedures. The degree of autonomy of the Physician Assistant's daily practice will depend on the details of each particular case and skills of the PA. This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

• Education
  • Completion of a Physician Assistant Program or Masters' Degree in Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner
• Experience
  • National certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required (this is required for Massachusetts licensure). (ARNP) or (PA-C)
  • Current license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required.
  • Previous experience in an inpatient surgical setting or operating room environment strongly preferred.
• Skills
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to maintain confidential Information

Schedule

Per Diem

Pay Range

$100.00 - $125.00 / Hourly

Shift

Variable Shifts

Hours

7p-7a or 7a-7p or 7a-7a

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Chief of Surgery and the Chief Physician Assistant of Surgical Services and in direct collaboration with supervising physicians, performs duties to assist supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks. Responsible to manage a wide range of inpatient clinical and operative duties, as well as emergency situations, while adhering to standard practices and established procedures. The degree of autonomy of the Physician Assistant's daily practice will depend on the details of each particular case and skills of the PA. This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Minimum Qualification

• Education
  • Completion of a Physician Assistant Program or Masters' Degree in Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner
• Experience
  • National certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required (this is required for Massachusetts licensure). (ARNP) or (PA-C)
  • Current license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required.
  • Previous experience in an inpatient surgical setting or operating room environment strongly preferred.
• Skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to maintain confidential Information