Thoracic Surgery PA/NP: Lead in Patient Care

South Shore Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA, is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Thoracic Surgery division to evaluate, treat, and manage patients across the continuum of care in collaboration with Attending Thoracic Surgeons.

The role requires PA licensure and a preferred 2+ years of practice, with duties including preoperative evaluation, clinic operations, and rounding. Clinics are conducted at affiliated facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education - Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Minimum Work Experience: Prefer two or more years of practice.
• Required Licenses / Registrations: PA - Physician Assistant. This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office.

Responsibilities

• CLINIC: Obtain histories from patients and present to attending; prepare patients for surgery and obtain radiology and labs; handle clinic calls and document all calls; perform physical exams and prescribe meds; clinics held at South Shore Hospital and Brigham and Women's Surgical Associates in Weymouth.

Skills

PA license

Thoracic surgery

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA, is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Thoracic Surgery division to evaluate, treat, and manage patients across the continuum of care in collaboration with Attending Thoracic Surgeons.

The role requires PA licensure and a preferred 2+ years of practice, with duties including preoperative evaluation, clinic operations, and rounding. Clinics are conducted at affiliated facilities.